Deanshanger, Potterspury & Old Stratford

Deanshanger, Potterspury and Old Stratford form a cluster of villages and hamlets in West Northamptonshire. Deanshanger has a compact centre with local shops, a primary school and a parish church that anchors community events. Potterspury sits at the edge of Salcey Forest, where marked rides and mature oaks draw walkers and families. Old Stratford occupies the north bank of the River Great Ouse and lanes follow the river’s course, linking houses, allotments and riverside paths.

The A5, long aligned with the Roman Watling Street, runs through the group and defines road patterns and junctions. Around the settlements the land is a mix of arable fields, managed woodland and small belts of post-war housing; farms, small workshops and service businesses make up most local employment alongside commuters to nearby towns. Community life centres on parish halls, pubs and sports clubs, with a network of footpaths and bridleways that connect the villages to the surrounding countryside.