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North Northamptonshire vs Rutland: which is the better place to live?
Is North Northamptonshire or Rutland a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing North Northamptonshire and Rutland across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, North Northamptonshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 74.9/100 versus 72.6/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | North Northamptonshire | Rutland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 74.9/100 | 72.6/100 | North Northamptonshire |
| Better value | 61.3 | 51.4 | North Northamptonshire |
| For families | 92.3 | 98.1 | Rutland |
| For commuters | 72.7 | 42.4 | North Northamptonshire |
| For healthcare access | 50.9 | 82.6 | Rutland |
| Avg house price | £254,495 | £305,174 | North Northamptonshire (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,424 | £2,738 | North Northamptonshire (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89.7% | 100% | Rutland |
| Crime per 1,000 | 71.5 | 77.4 | North Northamptonshire (safer) |
| Gigabit broadband | 93.2% | 70.9% | North Northamptonshire |
| Gera GP Access score | 50.9 | 82.6 | Rutland |
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North Northamptonshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 74.9/100 vs 72.6/100.
| Verdict | North Northamptonshire | Rutland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74.9 | 72.6 | North Northamptonshire (+2.3) |
| Better value | 61.3 | 51.4 | North Northamptonshire (+9.9) |
| For families | 92.3 | 98.1 | Rutland (+5.8) |
| For commuters | 72.7 | 42.4 | North Northamptonshire (+30.3) |
| For healthcare access | 50.9 | 82.6 | Rutland (+31.7) |
| Measure | North Northamptonshire | Rutland |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £254,495 | £305,174 |
| Band D council tax | £2,424 | £2,738 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 89.7% | 100% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 71.5 | 77.4 |
| Gigabit broadband | 93.2% | 70.9% |
| Gera GP Access score | 50.9 | 82.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is North Northamptonshire or Rutland a better place to live overall?
- North Northamptonshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 74.9/100 versus 72.6/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 2.3 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, North Northamptonshire or Rutland?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — North Northamptonshire is better value. Average house prices are £254,495 in North Northamptonshire and £305,174 in Rutland; Band D council tax is £2,424 versus £2,738 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is North Northamptonshire or Rutland better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Rutland comes out ahead for families. North Northamptonshire has 89.7% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 71.5 per 1,000; Rutland has 100% and 77.4 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, North Northamptonshire or Rutland?
- For connectivity, North Northamptonshire has 93.2% gigabit-capable premises and Rutland has 70.9% (Ofcom, June 2026). North Northamptonshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in North Northamptonshire or Rutland?
- On the Gera GP Access score, North Northamptonshire scores 50.9 (Northamptonshire ICB) and Rutland scores 82.6 (Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB). Rutland has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).