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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Desborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Desborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced40£209,000
Semi-Detached53£232,000
Flats7£120,000
Detached89£325,000

10 years median price trend in Desborough

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Desborough.

All postcodes in Desborough

NN142PS

Church View Road

NN142RD

King Street

NN142XX

Doulton Close

NN142YZ

Rutland Court

NN142WP

Delamere Close

NN142UB

Chaplins Lane

NN142SE

Royal Gardens

NN142PD

Buckwell Close

NN142SU

Braybrooke Road

NN142RY

Plens View

NN142ZB

Desborough

NN142YA

Meissen Avenue

NN142WU

Mercia Road

NN142HZ

The Ride

NN142RQ

Princes Avenue

NN142GF

Chaffinch Road

NN142EQ

Kings Court

NN142FT

Freebirch Road

NN142LA

Langdale

NN142LF

Bridge Road

NN142RJ

Union Street

NN142WB

Bear Way

NN142YF

Wedgwood Close

NN142BF

Green Crescent

NN142JE

Burdock Way

NN142JL

Thistle Drive

NN142LT

Arthingworth Road

NN142NB

High Street

NN142WN

Kielder Street

NN142XH

Cedar Close

NN142FL

Green Crescent

NN142FR

Sparrowpit Crescent

NN142JA

Cranesbill Close

NN142JN

Honeysuckle Road

NN142JR

Violet Close

NN142JZ

Whitehill Road

NN142LS

Paddock Mews

NN142NW

Loatland Street

NN142QX

Harborough Road

NN142QY

Harborough Road

NN142UA

Foxlands

NN142UE

Howden Green

NN142WJ

Arden Road

NN142XT

Neuville Way

NN142BE

Desborough

NN142AS

Sorrel Avenue

NN142GE

House Martin Close

NN142LU

Havelock Street

NN142RG

Lower King Street

NN142TG

Alder Close

NN142WL

Arden Road

NN142JY

Peaselands

NN142LB

Upper Dane

NN142LR

Orchard Close

NN142PJ

Cromwell Close

NN142PY

Leys Avenue

NN142QT

Gladstone Street

NN142SA

Christopher Close

NN142TY

Bestwood Close

NN142UQ

Pine Close

NN142UT

Ashford Lea

NN142NS

Rothwell Road

NN142NZ

Pioneer Avenue

NN142PE

Woodwell Hill

NN142QL

Roman Way

NN142RN

Rushton Road

NN142XW

Watermill Close

NN142AB

Desborough

NN142AN

Desborough

NN142FA

Carriage Close

NN142FE

Bleaklow Close

NN142GB

Yaffle Crescent

NN142GZ

Thistle Drive

NN142RR

Rushton Road

NN142UY

Birchvale Court

NN142WR

Whinfell Road

NN142XA

Hereford Close

NN142XL

Sterndale Close

NN142GG

Swift Close

NN142LD

Ash Grove

NN142PN

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142RE

Queen Street

NN142RW

Rushton Road

NN142NR

Saxon Close

NN142FP

Queen Street

NN142FY

Bulrush Grove

NN142GP

Rowan Close

NN142JJ

Ironwood Avenue

NN142JS

Rosebay Road

NN142ND

High Street

NN142NL

Alexandra Road

NN142QS

High Street

NN142TZ

Gapstile Close

NN142WG

Cannock Crescent

NN142AA

Desborough

NN142LG

Hilltop Avenue

NN142LN

Braybrooke Road

NN142NH

Harrington Road

NN142NU

Federation Avenue

NN142QF

Copelands Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.