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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.

All postcodes in Desborough

NN142PG

Federation Avenue

NN142XF

Heathcote Grove

NN142BG

Desborough

NN142RQ

Princes Avenue

NN142WZ

Mortimer Road

NN142LP

The Ridings

NN142QY

Harborough Road

NN142XQ

Beech Close

NN142FE

Bleaklow Close

NN142NW

Loatland Street

NN142NX

Federation Avenue

NN142LJ

Braybrooke Road

NN142WQ

Wyre Close

NN142GY

Buttercup Road

NN142ND

High Street

NN142PP

Dunkirk Avenue

NN142SG

Lower Steeping

NN142TP

Chestnut Drive

NN142PJ

Cromwell Close

NN142FT

Freebirch Road

NN142XT

Neuville Way

NN142XU

Cypress Close

NN142SA

Christopher Close

NN142UD

Brookside

NN142LA

Langdale

NN142YE

Coalport Close

NN142QL

Roman Way

NN142GH

Tawny Lane

NN142FA

Carriage Close

NN142GD

Bittern Close

NN142TF

Redwood Close

NN142TQ

The Hawthorns

NN142NZ

Pioneer Avenue

NN142NN

Addison Road

NN142LF

Bridge Road

NN142JJ

Ironwood Avenue

NN142YD

Aynsley Close

NN142WJ

Arden Road

NN142SL

Warren End

NN142PD

Buckwell Close

NN142BD

Dunlin Drive

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.