Town Pop. 995

Living in Yardley Gobion: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yardley Gobion comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Yardley Gobion most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NN12 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 44 points above the NN12 district's 44/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN12 postcode district.

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Yardley Gobion scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
64.3 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 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stoke Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 St Michael'S Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Warren Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Yardley Gobion 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 departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.7 mi
Northampton General Hospital9.4 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stonedean Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity2,339 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)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.1%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership85%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Wolverton 4 mi
Milton Keynes Central 6.4 mi
Bletchley 9.4 mi
J15 M1 6 mi
J15 M1 6.5 mi
J14 M1 8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£351k £367k £384k £401k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

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Castlethorpe 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Old Stratford 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cosgrove 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Paulerspury 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Deanshanger 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke Bruerne 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Roade 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Whittlebury 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yardley Gobion a nice place to live?

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

Yardley Gobion is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yardley Gobion?

Among the top-rated schools in Yardley Gobion is Yardley Gobion Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yardley Gobion in total.

What are house prices like in Yardley Gobion?

The current median house price in Yardley Gobion is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average.

Yardley Gobion in context

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Postcode districts in Yardley Gobion

NN12 46 ⇄

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