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Living in Titchmarsh: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Titchmarsh is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the NN14 postcode district, Titchmarsh ranks 16th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NN14 district average of 46/100, that is 5 points below. For the surrounding area, see NN14 postcode district.

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Titchmarsh scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
208.2 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 27 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 567% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Lilford Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.015 · PM2.5 6.914 · PM10 12.283 µg/m³
72
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Titchmarsh Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital9.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital15.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Cotterell and Partners1.7 mi
GP capacity2,289 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2%Retired26.7%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
4
Corby 10 mi
Kettering 10 mi
Wellingborough 10.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 9.7 mi
J15 A1(M) 9.7 mi
J14 A1(M) 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Titchmarsh 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

Thrapston 52 1.5 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brington 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barnwell 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Raunds 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Addington 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Catworth 30 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Titchmarsh a nice place to live?

Titchmarsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Titchmarsh is 41/100, 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 Titchmarsh?

Titchmarsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Titchmarsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Titchmarsh is Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Titchmarsh in total.

Titchmarsh in context

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Postcode districts in Titchmarsh

NN14 46 ⇄

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