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Living in Wilby: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wilby scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the NN8 postcode district, Wilby ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 11 points above the NN8 district's 88/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN8 postcode district.

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Wilby scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
284.1 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 40 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 603% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.708 · PM2.5 7.148 · PM10 12.769 µg/m³
70
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 25 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ruskin AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ruskin Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital7.2 mi
Kettering General Hospital7.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing15.3 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryQueensway Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,843 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired36.5%Student2.3%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
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
50
Wellingborough 2.4 mi
Kettering 7.3 mi
Northampton 8.4 mi
J15 M1 10 mi
J15 M1 10 mi
J15A M1 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wilby 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

Great Doddington 58 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Mears Ashby 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ecton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Harrowden 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Irchester 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Orlingbury 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilby a nice place to live?

Wilby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wilby is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wilby?

Wilby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilby?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilby are Ruskin Academy and Ruskin Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Wilby in total.

Wilby in context

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Postcode districts in Wilby

NN8 59 ⇄

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