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Living in Woodford Halse: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodford Halse is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Woodford Halse most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the NN11 postcode district, Woodford Halse ranks 9th. On broadband specifically, Woodford Halse sits 35 points above the NN11 district figure of 47/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN11 postcode district.

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Woodford Halse scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
63.4 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 116 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bootmaker Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 Furniss Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 Miller Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Woodford Halse Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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 departmentsThe Horton General Hospital9.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.1 mi
Warwick Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryByfield Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,906 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate66.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.5%Unemployed2.9%Retired18.4%Student2.9%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
5
Banbury 9.1 mi
Long Buckby 10.1 mi
King's Sutton 10.8 mi
J11 M40 7.8 mi
J11 M40 8.3 mi
J16 M1 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £305,000 31
Detached £382,500 13
Semi-detached £276,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£212k £286k £362k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Byfield 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Eydon 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Moreton Pinkney 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Edgcote 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aston le Walls 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chipping Warden 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Boddington 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Culworth 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Badby 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Priors Marston 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Priors Hardwick 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Newnham (West Northamptonshire) 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodford Halse a nice place to live?

Woodford Halse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodford Halse is 41/100, 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 Woodford Halse?

Woodford Halse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 243 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodford Halse?

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

What are house prices like in Woodford Halse?

The current median house price in Woodford Halse is £305,000, around 7% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £382,500, semi-detached £276,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Woodford Halse in context

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Postcode districts in Woodford Halse

NN11 44 ⇄

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