Town Pop. 1,066

Living in Woodford (North Northamptonshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodford (North Northamptonshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Woodford (North Northamptonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Woodford (North Northamptonshire) places 13th of 20 in the NN14 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Woodford (North Northamptonshire) sits 32 points above the NN14 district figure of 54/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN14 postcode district.

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Woodford (North Northamptonshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
76.9 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 23 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield 12 crimes
  2. 2 Rushwell Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Thrapston Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.443 · PM2.5 7.024 · PM10 12.486 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Woodford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital6.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital16 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.8 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Meadows Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,972 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.5%Student2.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Kettering 6.4 mi
Wellingborough 6.8 mi
Corby 8.6 mi
J15 A1(M) 13.6 mi
J15 A1(M) 13.7 mi
J14 A1(M) 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 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 Addington 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Islip (North Northamptonshire) 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ringstead (North Northamptonshire) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Thrapston 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Raunds 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Finedon 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Burton Latimer 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodford (North Northamptonshire) a nice place to live?

Woodford (North Northamptonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodford (North Northamptonshire) 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 Woodford (North Northamptonshire)?

Woodford (North Northamptonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodford (North Northamptonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodford (North Northamptonshire) is Woodford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodford (North Northamptonshire) in total.

Woodford (North Northamptonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Woodford (North Northamptonshire)

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