Town Pop. 592

Living in Yardley Hastings: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yardley Hastings scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 23 scored places sharing the NN7 postcode district, Yardley Hastings ranks 12th.

Yardley Hastings is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 8/100 for lifestyle, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Yardley Hastings sits 37 points above the NN7 district figure of 62/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN7 postcode district.

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Yardley Hastings scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
94.6 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 16 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 383% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Ashby Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Conference/Exhibition Centre 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Yardley Hastings Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding

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 departmentsNorthampton General Hospital6.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryDenton Village Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,654 patients per GP
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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)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed3.9%Retired28.9%Student2.6%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership65.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
8
Wellingborough 7.4 mi
Northampton 7.6 mi
Wolverton 9.9 mi
J15 M1 6.7 mi
J15 M1 7.1 mi
J15A M1 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Yardley Hastings 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

Denton (West Northamptonshire) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bozeat 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brafield-on-the-Green 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cogenhoe 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lavendon 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Houghton 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Earls Barton 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yardley Hastings a nice place to live?

Yardley Hastings has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yardley Hastings is 45/100, 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 Hastings?

Yardley Hastings is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yardley Hastings?

Among the top-rated schools in Yardley Hastings is Yardley Hastings Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yardley Hastings in total.

Yardley Hastings in context

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Postcode districts in Yardley Hastings

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