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About

Desborough is a market town located in North Northamptonshire, situated on the A6 road between Market Harborough and Kettering. Its historic centre retains a mix of traditional buildings and local businesses, with the High Street serving as a focal point for community activity. The area includes residential neighbourhoods that extend into the surrounding rural landscape, characterised by fields and small woodlands typical of this part of the county.

The town's history is connected to the boot and shoe manufacturing industry, a legacy visible in some of its older architecture. Local facilities include several schools, sports clubs, and a community centre. A notable local feature is the preserved Iron Age hillfort known as Desborough Castle, an earthwork located on the western outskirts, which provides a tangible link to the area's ancient past.

Area overview

On average Desborough has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Desborough is £54,259 per year. There are 3 schools in Desborough: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Desborough is home to around 11,900 people, with a population density of about 1,229.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Desborough Population
11,900
Population density
1,229.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.55(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.63(-7%)
Shoplifting
4.71(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-12%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,900
91.61%
Other White
345
2.9%
African
74
0.62%
Indian
71
0.6%
Caribbean
59
0.5%
Total population: 11,898

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,573
26.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,772
18.56%
No qualifications
1,624
17.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,571
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,129
11.82%
Total 16+ residents: 9,549

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,880
38.21%
Owns outright
1,763
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
653
13.27%
Social rents from council
256
5.2%
Other social rented
210
4.27%
Total households: 4,920

Property prices in Desborough

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)192
Typical range (middle 50%)£229K – £335K

Based on 192 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £268 per square foot) in Desborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Desborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached95£335,000£275
Semi-Detached55£240,000£253
Terraced37£200,000£224
Flats5£120,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Desborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Desborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£110,000£159,950£131,250
2017£272,500£90,000£175,000£130,000
2018£282,500£107,500£187,000£145,000
2019£270,000£114,950£180,000£155,000
2020£285,000£122,500£195,000£174,998
2021£298,000£113,500£209,995£165,000
2022£335,000£100,000£245,000£190,000
2023£325,000£124,000£236,750£195,000
2024£325,000£129,250£235,000£190,000
2025£325,000£117,500£251,750£203,498
2026£325,000£157,500£247,500£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Desborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Desborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£151£201£151
2017£205£137£189£170
2018£225£189£196£170
2019£219£170£202£178
2020£227£206£215£195
2021£247£174£229£192
2022£283£237£259£234
2023£270£198£268£233
2024£287£188£274£229
2025£283£242£268£224
2026£273£201£265£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Desborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Desborough

Is Desborough safe?

Desborough records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Desborough?

The median sale price in Desborough is £270,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 192 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Desborough?

Desborough has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Desborough?

Desborough scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Desborough sits around rank 21,309 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Desborough?

The average household income in Desborough is around £54,259 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Desborough

NN142GQ

Oakwood Close

NN142PR

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142SR

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142UW

Hathersage Close

NN142WR

Whinfell Road

NN142NH

Harrington Road

NN142JY

Peaselands

NN142QT

Gladstone Street

NN142FD

Castleton Road

NN142JE

Burdock Way

NN142SQ

Upper Steeping

NN142RD

King Street

NN142UT

Ashford Lea

NN142NU

Federation Avenue

NN142XY

Minton Close

NN142QQ

Eastbrook Hill

NN142FW

Cressbrook Close

NN142JN

Honeysuckle Road

NN142XX

Doulton Close

NN142RH

Union Street

NN142GF

Chaffinch Road

NN142WB

Bear Way

NN142RF

Regent Street

NN142AD

Heddles Way

NN142XA

Hereford Close

NN142RU

Wood Avens Way

NN142SN

Pipewell Road

NN142BE

Desborough

NN142QG

Broadlands

NN142TH

Broadlands

NN142SD

Wildacre Close

NN142GR

Ash Grove

NN142FH

Oakham Close

NN142QB

Rushton Road

NN142NF

Buckwell Close

NN142FU

Wolfscote Drive

NN142WN

Kielder Street

NN142NQ

Gold Street

NN142GN

Frost Close

NN142HZ

The Ride

NN142NJ

Harrington Road

NN142BL

Petrel Close

NN142RR

Rushton Road

NN142JS

Rosebay Road

NN142WP

Delamere Close

NN142QS

High Street

NN142GL

Morse Way

NN142LN

Braybrooke Road

NN142NY

Unity Street

NN142LU

Havelock Street

NN142JG

Teasel Drive

NN142NS

Rothwell Road

NN142UG

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142SW

Pipewell Road

NN142LX

Victoria Street

NN142UB

Chaplins Lane

NN142JB

Willowherb Walk

NN142PL

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142UA

Foxlands

NN142RY

Plens View

NN142AS

Sorrel Avenue

NN142SE

Royal Gardens

NN142LH

Braybrooke Road

NN142TY

Bestwood Close

NN142NB

High Street

NN142LZ

Paddock Lane

NN142RS

Station Road

NN142YB

Meissen Avenue

NN69NZ

Harrington Road

NN142LS

Paddock Mews

NN142UN

Kenmore Drive

NN142UY

Birchvale Court

NN142LL

Braybrooke Road

NN142WT

Salcey Street

NN142LQ

Hilltop Close

NN142AH

Periwinkle Gardens

NN142XH

Cedar Close

NN142RX

Stanton Close

NN142NT

Rothwell Road

NN142TG

Alder Close

NN142YH

Sycamore Drive

NN142AA

Desborough

NN142JW

Woodgreen Close

NN142SU

Braybrooke Road

NN142YJ

Hornbeam Court

NN142XG

Ashbourne Drive

NN142SB

St Anthony'S Walk

NN142JD

Orchid Close

NN142RE

Queen Street

NN142PE

Woodwell Hill

NN142GA

Nightingale Drive

NN142FY

Bulrush Grove

NN142YF

Wedgwood Close

NN142LW

The Ridings

NN142NE

Millholm Road

NN142GG

Swift Close

NN142JH

Speedwell Road

NN142AB

Desborough

NN142PZ

Furlong Road

NN142LY

Compton Street

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.