West Haddon’s story
31 listed buildings, 1 of them Grade I
Historic England lists them inside West Haddon’s built-up area.
18% of its homes were built before 1919, against 15% in the typical UK town.
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West HaddonNorthamptonshire
With 1,985 residents, it is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
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Photo: Ian Rob · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,985
Census 2021 · West Northamptonshire council
Median home
£340K
61 sales in 3 years
Median age
42.8
14% are 65+ · Northamptonshire 17%
Degree level
40%
of residents 16+ · England 34%
Walk, cycle, bus
9%
of commuters · England 27%
Is West Haddon a good place to live?
West Haddon’s best grade is for schools (A+): primary results beat 99% of towns in England. It also does well on health — life expectancy 84 for men, 88.5 for women. The median home sold for £340,000, 6.1 times what households in the West Northamptonshire council area earn in a year. Few people walk, cycle or take the bus to work: on the way to work, 9% walk, cycle or take a bus or train.
Figures: life expectancy and incomes, ONS · commuting, Census 2021 · prices, HM Land Registry, the last three years. With fewer than 2,500 residents, West Haddon has subject grades but no overall one.
What makes West Haddon stand out
The 3 things West Haddon does most differently from other towns.
Walk, cycle or public transport
Getting around
9% leave the car
of commuters walk, cycle or take public transport (England’s towns 27%)
Listed buildings per 10,000 residents
History
1 Grade I, including Church of All Saints; 6.4 times the typical UK town for its size
Historic England’s list, October 2026.
Primary results, towns in England
Schools
Primary results beat 99%
of towns in England, on Key Stage 2 reading, writing and maths
Department for Education.
How West Haddon grades
Each subject compared with the 2,160 UK towns with an overall grade (schools within England), ordered by how far West Haddon is from typical. American towns are graded separately.
SchoolsPrimary results beat 99% of towns in EnglandA+Open →HealthBased on how healthy residents are for their agesA+Open →Hazard risk0% of homes at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers or the seaAOpen →SafetyVery little crime by comparisonAOpen →WalkabilityIn the bottom fifth of the towns comparedC−Open →Jobs & incomeGraded on incomes, poverty and employmentA−Open →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
History18% of homes built before 1919A−Open →Outdoors100% live within 400 m of a park; 2.3 ha of public green space per 1,000 residentsCOpen →Civic life2.5 local charities per 1,000 residents; 0% live within 1 km of a libraryCOpen →
How TownRatings grades towns →
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in West Haddon.
SchoolsA+
Results at West Haddon’s schools are among the best in England
There is one school here; it is shown below. West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School’s results beat 93% of schools in England like it. Key Stage 2 results at the one primary school within 3 km: 81% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (three-year average).
A+School Grade
| School | Level | Pupils | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary SchoolLargest primary schoolPrimary | Primary | 239 | A |
Department for Education · GIAS, Key Stage 2 and GCSE resultsThe Schools page →
Health
People in West Haddon live longer lives than in 98% of UK towns
88% of West Haddon’s residents described their health as good or very good at the census, higher than both Northamptonshire’s towns (83%) and England’s towns (82%). A disability affects 13% of people here. The town has no GP practice of its own; the nearest is 2.1 miles away. At the census, 3.4% of people here described their health as bad or very bad.
88%good or very good healthA+Health Grade
General health, self-reported
Good or very good 88%Fair 9%Bad or very bad 3%
| Census 2021 | West Haddon | Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good or very good health | 88% | 83% | 82% |
| Bad or very bad health | 3.4% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Disabled (Equality Act) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
84
life expectancy at birth, men (2019–23)
88.5
life expectancy at birth, women
ONS Census 2021, general health and disability · OHID Fingertips, life expectancy 2019–23 · OGL · Self-reported health favours young towns, since these answers ignore age; the Health Grade leans on age-adjusted measures such as life expectancy and early deaths.
Safety
Violence is recorded less often in West Haddon than in Northamptonshire’s towns or across England’s towns: 12.1 per 1,000 residents a year
Burglary and damage come to 6.7 per 1,000 residents a year. A year of reports to August 2026 adds up to 64 offences in West Haddon and 16 cases of nuisance behaviour. Among the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people, West Haddon has less crime per resident than 73% of them. Also worth knowing: of all the crimes, 50% were violence and sexual offences.
12.1violent and sexual offences per 1,000 a yearASafety Grade
Compared with UK towns its sizeLess crime per resident than 73% of the 1,541 UK towns of 1,000 to 2,500 people: less crime than most for its size. Context only, not part of the grade.
Reports by type · Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Violence & sexual32
Public order10
Burglary5
Other theft4
Damage & arson3
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Other crime3
Anti-social16
Not gradedAnti-social behaviour, shoplifting and other theft are shown but left out of the Safety Grade, which counts violence and crimes against homes and vehicles per resident.
12.1
violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
6.7
burglary, vehicle crime and damage per 1,000 a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
8.1
anti-social behaviour reports per 1,000 (not graded)
64
crimes recorded in the 12 months to August 2026
data.police.uk street-level crime · points inside the ONS built-up-area boundary · OGL · The police category of violence and sexual offences includes harassment and stalking.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Commuters in West Haddon travel far: only 16% go under 5 km, fewer than in both Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
The Census was taken on 21 March 2021, in lockdown, so 41% of workers were mainly at home; shares here are of those who travelled.
Just over two in five workers worked mainly from home, above Northamptonshire’s towns (26%) and England’s towns (31%) alike. Households take home £66K a year before tax, on average. Work in town: 8% of resident commuters. Among 16 to 64s, 1.2% claimed unemployment benefits in 2026.
9%walk, cycle or ride
How commuters got to work · March 2021
Driving88%
On foot6%
Bus1%
Train1%
Bicycle1%
16%
of commuters travel under 5 km · England 45%
41%
worked mainly from home in March 2021
£66K
mean household income, before tax
1.2%
of 16 to 64s claim unemployment benefits (2026)
C−
Walkability: more walkable than 17% of UK towns
ONS Census 2021, method of travel and distance to work · ONS small-area income · DWP claimant count · OGL
History
More buildings in West Haddon are listed than in Northamptonshire’s towns or England’s towns: 156 per 10,000 residents
The heritage lists give each building’s grade but not its age, so we don’t say which is oldest.
The top grade, Grade I, goes to 1 of them. West Haddon’s listed buildings include the Church of All Saints, Grade I. Historic England’s list names 31 listed buildings here: 1 Grade I.
31listed buildingsA−History Grade
Listed buildings by grade · Historic England
Grade I1
Grade II*0
Grade II30
Among them · Grade I
- Church of All Saints Grade I
0
scheduled monuments
0
registered parks and gardens
18%
of homes built before 1919 · typical UK town 15%
156
listed buildings per 10,000 residents · typical UK town 24
Historic England list, October 2026 · Valuation Office Agency, homes by build period · OGL
HousingCost of living grade C
Few households rent privately in West Haddon: 12%, fewer than in both Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
73% of households own their home, above Northamptonshire’s towns (64%) and England’s towns (61%) alike. Private rents average £1,084 a month across the West Northamptonshire council area. Half of the 61 standard sales inside West Haddon’s built-up area from September 2023 to August 2026 went for more than £340,000.
£340Kmedian sale
Median sale price · Sep 2023 to Aug 2026
West Haddon£340K
Typical UK town£277K
| By type | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | £452,500 | 34 |
| Semi-detached | £270,000 | 15 |
| Terraced | £220,000 | 12 |
73%
of households own their home · England 61%
12%
rent privately · England 21%
£1,084
average private rent a month, West Northamptonshire council area
£2,654
council tax, Band D, 2026–27
HM Land Registry Price Paid · ONS private rents · MHCLG / Welsh Government council tax · ONS Census 2021 tenure · OGL
Who lives here
West Haddon is a graduates’ town: 40% hold a degree, more than in both Northamptonshire’s towns and England’s towns
The median resident of West Haddon is 42.8 years old. 14% of residents have reached 65. Children under 15 make up 19%, about level with Northamptonshire’s towns (18%) and above England’s towns (18%).
42.8median age
West HaddonNorthamptonshireEngland
Ages · share of residents
12%
Qualifications · residents 16 and older
No qualifications10%
Apprenticeship4%
A levels or similar19%
Degree level40%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 94 men for every 100 women. Across England, 51% of residents are women.
| West Haddon | Northamptonshire | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19% | 18% | 18% |
| 15–24 | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| 25–44 | 22% | 27% | 27% |
| 45–64 | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| 65+ | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6% | 5.3% |
| A levels or similar | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Degree level | 40% | 29% | 34% |
ONS Census 2021 · Northamptonshire and England: all residents of their built-up areas · OGL
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Haddon
14pages on West Haddon
The big questions
SafetyA12.1 violent and sexual offences per 1,000 residents a year, averaged Sep 2023 to Aug 2026Cost of livingCMedian home £340K · rent £1,084 a monthHousing14 sold in 12 months · busiest street Eaglestone DriveSchoolsA+1 state schoolHealthA+Life expectancy 84 (men), 88.5 (women)Work & commuteA−57% of working residents work in the townFlood & hazardsA0% of homes at high or medium flood risk
Out and about
West Haddon’s neighbours
The nearest built-up areas, from ONS’s 2022 boundaries. See them on the map →
CrickLong BuckbyKilsbyWelfordSprattonDaventryBraunstonWest Haddon
How the neighbours grade
| Town | People | Miles | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Haddon | 1,985 | — | — | C | A | A+ |
| Crick | 2,245 | 2.7 | — | C | B | B+ |
| Long Buckby | 3,821 | 2.8 | A | B− | C+ | A− |
| Kilsby | 1,341 | 4.4 | — | C | B | B |
| Welford | 1,199 | 5.2 | — | C | A | A |
| Spratton | 1,288 | 5.4 | — | B− | A | B+ |
| Daventry | 27,783 | 6.5 | C− | B | C− | C |
| Braunston | 1,519 | 6.6 | — | B− | A− | B+ |
Crick, Kilsby, Welford, Spratton and Braunston have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. People: Census 2021. Miles: centre to centre.
Questions about West Haddon
Are schools in West Haddon good?
Primary results beat 99% of towns in England (Department for Education, Key Stage 2). One state school is inside the town; places are handled by West Northamptonshire council.
How many listed buildings are there in West Haddon?
That is 6.4 times the typical UK town for its size. Its Grade I building is Church of All Saints.
How much is council tax in West Haddon?
Band D council tax in West Haddon is £2,654 for 2026–27, more than in 92% of UK towns (council, county, police and fire, plus the parish or town council). Your own bill depends on your home’s band; check it on GOV.UK.
About West Haddon
Village in Northamptonshire, England
West Haddon is a built-up area of 1,985 people, in the West Northamptonshire council area. TownRatings uses ONS’s 2022 built-up areas as towns: the physical town, as people mean the word, rather than a council district, so its figures cover the town itself.
Built from ONS geography and Census 2021
- Population
- 1,985 (Census 2021)
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
- ONS code
- E63003158
Sources: ONS Census 2021, output areas summed to the ONS 2022 built-up area · HM Land Registry Price Paid (standard sales, September 2023 to August 2026) · ONS Price Index of Private Rents (August 2026, by council) · MHCLG and Welsh Government council tax, Band D 2026–27 (with parish precepts in England) · data.police.uk street-level crime, 36 months to August 2026, points inside the built-up-area boundary · ONS small-area life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, 2019 to 2023 (England and Wales), OHID Fingertips small-area indicators (England) and Census 2021 health, adjusted for age · ONS small-area income estimates (financial year ending 2023) · DWP claimant count via Nomis (January to August 2026) · Historic England, National Heritage List for England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, battlefields, World Heritage Sites), October 2026, inside the ONS 2022 built-up-area boundary · Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties by build period (31 March 2025) · TownRatings grades: our own summary of the data, ranked against UK towns only. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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