Town Pop. 862

Living in Sywell and Overstone: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sywell and Overstone is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 39/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 26 places in the NN6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Sywell and Overstone sits 35 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. Economic health (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN6 postcode district.

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Sywell and Overstone scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
549.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 182 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 108 crimes
↑ 724% above national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 771% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
other 85 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A43 64 crimes
  2. 2 Whistlefields Close 46 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 26 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 16 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Overstone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sywell Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Overstone Gate Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital4.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryMoulton Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity3,607 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired29.2%Student2.6%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Wellingborough 5.4 mi
Northampton 5.8 mi
Kettering 7.6 mi
J15A M1 8.2 mi
J15 M1 8.3 mi
J15A M1 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sywell and Overstone in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mears Ashby 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pitsford 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Boughton (West Northamptonshire) 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sywell and Overstone a nice place to live?

Sywell and Overstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sywell and Overstone is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sywell and Overstone?

Sywell and Overstone has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 474 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sywell and Overstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Sywell and Overstone are Overstone Primary School and Sywell Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Sywell and Overstone in total.

Sywell and Overstone in context

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Postcode districts in Sywell and Overstone

NN6 40 ⇄

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