Town Pop. 505

Living in Yelvertoft: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yelvertoft comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 26 scored places sharing the NN6 postcode district, Yelvertoft ranks 20th. Yelvertoft is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Yelvertoft sits 48 points above the NN6 district figure of 51/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NN6 postcode district.

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Yelvertoft scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
194.1 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 38 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 683% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 18 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  3. 3 Hillmorton Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Yelvertoft 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
3
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCrick Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,387 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)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired28.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.4%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
3
Rugby 5.4 mi
Long Buckby 5.7 mi
Market Harborough 11.6 mi
J18 M1 1.9 mi
J18 M1 2.4 mi
J19 M1 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Yelvertoft 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

Crick 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swinford 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Haddon 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kilsby 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Kilworth 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Welford (West Northamptonshire) 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Dunsmore 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Watford (West Northamptonshire) 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Barby 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Guilsborough 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Kilworth 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rugby 63 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yelvertoft a nice place to live?

Yelvertoft has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yelvertoft is 39/100, 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 Yelvertoft?

Yelvertoft is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yelvertoft?

Among the top-rated schools in Yelvertoft is Yelvertoft Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yelvertoft in total.

Yelvertoft in context

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Postcode districts in Yelvertoft

NN6 40 ⇄

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