Town Pop. 2,993

Living in Wollaston: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wollaston is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Wollaston most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Wollaston places 4th of 6 in the NN29 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 11 points above the NN29 district's 75/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (4), transport (15), lifestyle (21) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN29 postcode district.

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Wollaston scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
63.8 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 77 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Francis Dickins Close 22 crimes
  2. 2 Green Street 15 crimes
  3. 3 Hookhams Path 15 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Wollaston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wollaston SchoolSecondary · 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
4
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital8.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital10 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing11.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryIrchester Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,973 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2%Retired24.7%Student3.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
15
Wellingborough 3.3 mi
Kettering 9.8 mi
Northampton 10.2 mi
J15 M1 10.7 mi
J15 M1 10.9 mi
J15A M1 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £329,000 28
Semi-detached £322,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£234k £321k £411k £498k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Irchester 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bozeat 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wymington 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wilby 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wellingborough 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rushden 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wollaston a nice place to live?

Wollaston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wollaston is 44/100, 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 Wollaston?

Wollaston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 191 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wollaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Wollaston are Wollaston Primary School and Wollaston School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wollaston in total.

What are house prices like in Wollaston?

The current median house price in Wollaston is £329,000, around 15% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £322,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wollaston

NN29 47 ⇄

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