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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Welton (West Northamptonshire) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Welton (West Northamptonshire) places 7th of 11 in the NN11 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the NN11 district's 47/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN11 postcode district.

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
93.3 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 15 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Shoplifting 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Ashby Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Devon Ox Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.628 · PM2.5 6.671 · PM10 11.549 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Welton Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital11.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire14.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry15 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbey House Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,564 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.8%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership74.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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
Long Buckby 2.7 mi
Rugby 7.5 mi
Northampton 10.9 mi
J17 M1 2.5 mi
J18 M1 4 mi
J18 M1 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Welton (West Northamptonshire) 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

Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Daventry 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Braunston 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby Wharf 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Staverton 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Newnham (West Northamptonshire) 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (Rugby) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Crick 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Badby 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Welton (West Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Welton (West Northamptonshire) are Welton Church of England Academy and Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Welton (West Northamptonshire) in total.

Welton (West Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Welton (West Northamptonshire)

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