Town Pop. 793

Living in Welford (West Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welford (West Northamptonshire) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 26 scored places sharing the NN6 postcode district, Welford (West Northamptonshire) ranks 11th. Its broadband score runs 36 points above the NN6 district's 51/100. Safety (92) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN6 postcode district.

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Welford (West Northamptonshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 Newlands Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Salford Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.321 · PM2.5 6.442 · PM10 10.953 µg/m³
74
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed SchoolPrimary · 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
12
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital13.2 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.3 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryHusbands Bosworth Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,370 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed0.7%Retired27.3%Student2.7%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Market Harborough 7.7 mi
Rugby 8.5 mi
Long Buckby 8.6 mi
J19 M1 5.1 mi
J19 M1 5.1 mi
J18 M1 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £355,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£288k £305k £323k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

South Kilworth 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Kilworth 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Husbands Bosworth 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clipston 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swinford 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
East Farndon 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Lubenham 36 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welford (West Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Welford (West Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welford (West Northamptonshire) 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 Welford (West Northamptonshire)?

Welford (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welford (West Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Welford (West Northamptonshire) is Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Welford (West Northamptonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Welford (West Northamptonshire)?

The current median house price in Welford (West Northamptonshire) is £355,000, around 25% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

Welford (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Welford (West Northamptonshire)

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