Town Pop. 420

Living in Woodnewton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Woodnewton is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 88/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Woodnewton places 7th of 14 in the PE8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Woodnewton sits 44 points above the PE8 district figure of 44/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PE8 postcode district.

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Woodnewton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
159.5 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 22 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 166% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dovecote Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital8.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital26.9 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Oundle3.6 mi
GP capacity1,435 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
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 Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Stamford 7.6 mi
Corby 9.6 mi
Peterborough 9.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 6.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 7 mi
J16 A1(M) 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodnewton 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

Nassington 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Oundle 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodnewton a nice place to live?

Woodnewton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodnewton 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 Woodnewton?

Woodnewton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Woodnewton in context

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Postcode districts in Woodnewton

PE8 40 ⇄

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