Town Pop. 1,654

Living in West Haddon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Haddon comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 26 places in the NN6 postcode district. On broadband specifically, West Haddon sits 40 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see NN6 postcode district.

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West Haddon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
73.2 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 45 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spencer Court 26 crimes
  2. 2 West Haddon Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Coton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.621 · PM2.5 6.631 · PM10 11.831 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital10.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire15.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Saxon Spires Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,364 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate65.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired19.4%Student4.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Long Buckby 3.3 mi
Rugby 7.9 mi
Northampton 10.1 mi
J17 M1 3.1 mi
J18 M1 3.4 mi
J18 M1 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 West Haddon 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

Ravensthorpe 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Crick 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Yelvertoft 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Haddon 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Long Buckby Wharf 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Creaton 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Naseby 37 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Haddon a nice place to live?

West Haddon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Haddon is 42/100, 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 West Haddon?

West Haddon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Haddon?

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

West Haddon in context

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Postcode districts in West Haddon

NN6 40 ⇄

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