Town Pop. 4,103

Living in Thrapston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Thrapston is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Thrapston ranks 3rd.

Against the wider NN14 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the NN14 district's 54/100. Schools (25) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NN14 postcode district.

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Thrapston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 155 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 90 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 24 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Thrapston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital8.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,289 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 157 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership72%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Kettering 8.6 mi
Wellingborough 8.9 mi
Corby 9.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 11.2 mi
J15 A1(M) 11.3 mi
J14 A1(M) 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,500 65
Detached £380,000 28
Semi-detached £272,500 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£212k £279k £347k £414k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Raunds 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brington 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barnwell 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brigstock 30 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thrapston a nice place to live?

Thrapston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thrapston is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Thrapston?

Thrapston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 384 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thrapston?

Among the top-rated schools in Thrapston is Thrapston Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thrapston in total.

What are house prices like in Thrapston?

The current median house price in Thrapston is £287,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £272,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 65 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Thrapston in context

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Postcode districts in Thrapston

NN14 46 ⇄
NN16 60 ⇄

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