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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

NN142QU

Nichols Street

NN142RB

Burghley Close

NN142XU

Cypress Close

NN142YN

The Osiers

NN142BL

Petrel Close

NN142QQ

Eastbrook Hill

NN142UN

Kenmore Drive

NN142UG

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142AH

Periwinkle Gardens

NN142FU

Wolfscote Drive

NN142PX

Ise View Road

NN142SG

Lower Steeping

NN142UW

Hathersage Close

NN142EP

Desborough

NN142FJ

Brooke Close

NN142JP

Buttercup Road

NN142NX

Federation Avenue

NN142RP

Rushton Road

NN142SL

Warren End

NN142SN

Pipewell Road

NN142WQ

Wyre Close

NN142XE

Chelmorton Vale

NN142GR

Ash Grove

NN142BD

Dunlin Drive

NN142JQ

Mulberry Close

NN142LE

Pevrel Place

NN142NN

Addison Road

NN142XF

Heathcote Grove

NN142AE

Tackler Close

NN142SS

Windsor Avenue

NN142JU

Ironwood Avenue

NN142LQ

Hilltop Close

NN142PP

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142PW

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142QR

Valley Rise

NN142YB

Meissen Avenue

NN142LJ

Braybrooke Road

NN142NY

Unity Street

NN142SB

St Anthony'S Walk

NN142TH

Broadlands

NN142UU

Buxton Drive

NN142SR

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142FH

Oakham Close

NN142JG

Teasel Drive

NN142JH

Speedwell Road

NN142JX

Linley Drive

NN142LW

The Ridings

NN142PQ

Welland Court

NN142PZ

Furlong Road

NN142RL

Station Road

NN142RU

Wood Avens Way

NN142RX

Stanton Close

NN142FN

Haslemere Drive

NN142GD

Bittern Close

NN142PA

Pioneer Avenue

NN142XG

Ashbourne Drive

NN142YJ

Hornbeam Court

NN142BH

Desborough

NN142FF

Eyam Close

NN142GH

Tawny Lane

NN142SF

Cherry Tree Close

NN142WZ

Mortimer Road

NN142BG

Desborough

NN142JB

Willowherb Walk

NN142NP

Lower Street

NN142PH

Prince Rupert Avenue

NN142QD

Rushton Road

NN142QJ

Wilton Close

NN142YD

Aynsley Close

NN142QP

High Street

NN142NF

Buckwell Close

NN142AR

Sorrel Avenue

NN142JD

Orchid Close

NN142LZ

Paddock Lane

NN142NG

Oak Tree Close

NN142NJ

Harrington Road

NN142PL

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142TP

Chestnut Drive

NN142TQ

The Hawthorns

NN142UD

Brookside

NN142GL

Morse Way

NN142JT

Foxglove Road

NN142QH

Willow Close

NN142WS

Sherwood Close

NN142AD

Heddles Way

NN142GJ

Hawfinch Green

NN142GN

Frost Close

NN142GQ

Oakwood Close

NN142NE

Millholm Road

NN142QB

Rushton Road

NN142RF

Regent Street

NN142RH

Union Street

NN142RS

Station Road

NN142GS

Campion Way

NN142SQ

Upper Steeping

NN142TF

Redwood Close

NN142LH

Braybrooke Road

NN142LL

Braybrooke Road

NN142LY

Compton Street

NN142QE

Mayfield Road

Data Sources

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