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About

Croyland is a small, primarily residential area situated on the northern edge of Wellingborough, within the borough of North Northamptonshire. The neighbourhood is characterised by modern housing developments, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes built from the late 20th century onwards. It functions largely as a commuter settlement, with local amenities centred around a few convenience stores and community facilities. The area is defined by its quiet, suburban streets and proximity to larger urban services.

The landscape is generally flat, with the Harrowden Brook flowing through its eastern side. A notable local landmark is the historic Croyland Abbey, though only fragments of the original medieval structure remain near the church. The area provides straightforward road access to the A45, linking residents to employment centres in Wellingborough and Northampton. Open spaces include several small recreational grounds and playing fields integrated within the housing layout.

Area overview

On average Croyland has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Croyland is £50,220 per year. There are 2 schools in Croyland: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Croyland is home to around 8,616 people, with a population density of about 2,711.7 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Croyland Population
8,616
Population density
2,711.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.51(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.82(+29%)
Shoplifting
13.81(+59%)
Vehicle crime
6.62(+61%)
Other theft
6.5(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,107
70.88%
Other White
1,106
12.84%
African
275
3.19%
Indian
251
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
183
2.12%
Total population: 8,616

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,575
23.83%
No qualifications
1,491
22.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,040
15.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,016
15.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
921
13.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,610

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,159
34.72%
Owns outright
792
23.73%
Other social rented
542
16.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
414
12.4%
Social rents from council
331
9.92%
Total households: 3,338

Property prices in Croyland

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£267
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £268K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £267 per square foot) in Croyland area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Croyland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£360,000£316
Semi-Detached32£215,000£247
Terraced17£185,000£267
Flats1£130,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Croyland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croyland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,200£157,000£157,000
2017£255,000£175,000£159,998
2018£307,000£187,500£173,500
2019£300,000£180,000£183,500
2020£285,000£194,000£165,500
2021£294,500£200,000£186,000
2022£353,500£242,500£210,000
2023£362,500£230,000£194,000
2024£373,500£220,000£219,500
2025£314,000£225,000£215,000
2026£368,750£205,500£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Croyland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croyland.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£177£209
2017£235£200£211
2018£232£200£220
2019£239£199£213
2020£254£202£229
2021£271£218£235
2022£295£256£274
2023£280£279£284
2024£296£254£267
2025£309£250£282
2026£296£232£266
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Croyland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Croyland in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.