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Living in Wymington: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wymington scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Wymington most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the NN10 postcode district, Wymington scores lowest. The NN10 district averages 52/100, putting Wymington 18 points below its own postcode area. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN10 postcode district.

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Wymington scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
269.4 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 56 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 975% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lancaster Gardens 38 crimes
  2. 2 Rushden Road 23 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
28
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • South End Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • South End Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Whitefriars Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsKettering General Hospital10.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing11 mi
Northampton General Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Barber and Partners0.8 mi
GP capacity1,906 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)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired20.7%Student4.5%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership68.1%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bedford · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
14
Wellingborough 3.9 mi
Kettering 10.1 mi
Bedford 10.7 mi
J15 M1 13.7 mi
J15 M1 13.9 mi
J15A M1 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wymington 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

Rushden 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Irchester 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Higham Ferrers 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wollaston 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Irchester 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Irthlingborough 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sharnbrook 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stanwick 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bozeat 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Doddington 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wymington a nice place to live?

Wymington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wymington is 34/100, 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 Wymington?

Crime levels in Wymington are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wymington?

Among the top-rated schools in Wymington are South End Infant School, South End Junior School and St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Wymington in total.

Wymington in context

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Postcode districts in Wymington

NN10 52 ⇄

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