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Living in Upper Boddington: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Boddington scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Upper Boddington places 5th of 11 in the NN11 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the NN11 district's 47/100. Safety (93) and economic health (90) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NN11 postcode district.

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Upper Boddington scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
295 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 25 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Townsend Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Moreton Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Plowden Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.665 · PM2.5 6.444 · PM10 10.731 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Boddington Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.4 mi
Warwick Hospital14.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire17.6 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryByfield Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,906 patients per GP
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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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2%Retired29.1%Student3.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Banbury 8.2 mi
King's Sutton 10.8 mi
Long Buckby 12.1 mi
J12 M40 6.8 mi
J11 M40 7 mi
J12 M40 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Upper Boddington 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

Priors Hardwick 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stoneton 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Byfield 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Priors Marston 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woodford Halse 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fenny Compton 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Boddington a nice place to live?

Upper Boddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Boddington is 44/100, 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 Upper Boddington?

Upper Boddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Boddington?

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

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Postcode districts in Upper Boddington

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