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Living in Whittlebury: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whittlebury comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Whittlebury most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 63/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NN12 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NN12 district average of 46/100, that is 10 points below. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN12 postcode district.

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Whittlebury scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
330.6 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 76 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 38 crimes
  2. 2 Blackwell End 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Whittlebury 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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital10.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.4 mi
The Horton General Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrook Health Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity2,138 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired27.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Wolverton 8.1 mi
Milton Keynes Central 10 mi
Northampton 10.9 mi
J15 M1 7.8 mi
J15 M1 7.9 mi
J15A M1 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Whittlebury 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

Silverstone 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Towcester 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Greens Norton 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Akeley 29 4.0 mi away ⇄
Syresham 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Potterspury 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dadford 25 4.2 mi away ⇄
Yardley Gobion 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Deanshanger 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Maids Moreton 32 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittlebury a nice place to live?

Whittlebury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittlebury is 36/100, 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 Whittlebury?

Whittlebury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whittlebury?

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

Whittlebury in context

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Postcode districts in Whittlebury

NN12 46 ⇄

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