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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

NN142RA

Mansefield Close

NN142RT

Buttercup Walk

NN142YH

Sycamore Drive

NN142FD

Castleton Road

NN142FQ

Valentine Lane

NN142UZ

Edale Green

NN142WE

Cockerel Rise

NN69NZ

Harrington Road

NN142FB

Tideswell Close

NN142FW

Cressbrook Close

NN142GA

Nightingale Drive

NN142JW

Woodgreen Close

NN142PR

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142SD

Wildacre Close

NN142XJ

Elton Close

NN142UJ

Rushton Road

NN142FS

Thorncliffe Way

NN142LP

The Ridings

NN142NA

High Street

NN142NQ

Gold Street

NN142NT

Rothwell Road

NN142PU

Ise Vale Avenue

NN142QG

Broadlands

NN142UR

Matlock Way

NN142WD

Eagle Avenue

NN142YE

Coalport Close

NN142PG

Federation Avenue

NN142FG

Grindleford Close

NN142GY

Buttercup Road

NN142LX

Victoria Street

NN142PB

Pioneer Avenue

NN142PT

Breakleys Road

NN142QZ

New Street

NN142SW

Pipewell Road

NN142UX

Dovedale Grove

NN142WT

Salcey Street

NN142QA

Headlands

NN142SY

Blythe Gardens

NN142XB

Westmorland Drive

NN142XQ

Beech Close

NN142XY

Minton Close

Data Sources

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