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Desborough

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About

Desborough is a ward in North Northamptonshire, located about 8 miles northeast of Kettering. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and newer developments. The town has a small but active high street with local shops, cafes, and essential services. Green spaces like the Recreation Ground provide leisure opportunities for residents.

The ward has good transport links, with the A6 road running nearby and regular bus services connecting to Kettering and Market Harborough. Desborough also has a railway station on the Market Harborough line, offering direct routes to Leicester and London. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with local events and clubs supported by residents. Schools, healthcare facilities, and sports clubs cater to the needs of the population.

Area overview

On average Desborough has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Desborough is £44,394 per year. There are 4 schools in Desborough: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Social housing

8.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Desborough Population

14,168

Population density

217.7 per km²

Demographics

British

13,025

91.94%

Other White

390

2.75%

Irish

0.57%

African

0.56%

Indian

0.52%

Total population: 14,167

Housing

Owns outright

2,258

38.16%

Owns with a mortgage

2,178

36.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

725

12.25%

Social rents from council

331

5.59%

Other social rented

230

3.89%

Total households: 5,917

Property prices in Desborough

Based on 229 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Desborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	110	£335,000	£254,500	£295,000	£403,750	£690,100
Flats	7	£135,000	£85,000	£125,000	£135,000	£136,750
Semi-Detached	71	£246,766	£177,500	£217,500	£300,000	£400,000
Terraced	41	£182,000	£115,000	£162,500	£210,000	£273,000

10 years price trend in Desborough

All postcodes in Desborough

LE168HF

Hall Lane

LE168HY

North Lea

LE168PT

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142BB

Desborough

NN142PS

Church View Road

NN142RD

King Street

NN142RY

Plens View

NN142SU

Braybrooke Road

NN142XX

Doulton Close

NN142YZ

Bridge Road

LE168JW

Arthingworth Road

LE168FG

Stoke Albany Road

LE168LE

Braybrooke Road

NN142HZ

The Ride

NN142RQ

Princes Avenue

NN142WU

Mercia Road

LE168FE

Rushton Road

LE168HT

Hall Close

LE168JD

Green Lane

NN142EQ

Kings Court

NN142FT

Desborough

NN142LA

Langdale

NN142LF

Bridge Road

NN142RJ

Lower King Street

NN142WB

Bear Way

NN142WP

Delamare Close

NN142YF

Wedgwood Close

LE168LG

Desborough Road

NN142BF

Green Crescent

NN142JE

Burdock Way

NN142JL

Buttercup Road

NN142LT

Arthingworth Road

NN142NB

Buckwell Close

NN142PD

Buckwell Close

NN142WN

Kielder Street

NN142XH

Cedar Close

LE168DA

Main Street

LE168LH

Braybrooke Road

LE168QE

Carlton Road

NN142UE

Howden Green

NN142BE

Desborough

NN142FL

Carriage Close

NN142FR

Desborough

NN142JA

Cranesbill Close

NN142JN

Honeysuckle Road

NN142JR

Violet Close

NN142WJ

Arden Road

NN142JZ

Langdale

NN142LS

Paddock Mews

NN142NW

Braybrooke Road

NN142QX

Harborough Road

NN142QY

Harborough Road

NN142SE

Royal Gardens

NN142UA

Foxlands

NN142XT

Cypress Close

LE168QH

Geddington, Rushton & Stoke Albany

NN142AS

Desborough

NN142GE

House Martin Close

NN142LU

Havelock Street

NN142RG

Lower King Street

NN142SJ

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142TG

Alder Close

NN142WL

Arden Road

LE168PR

D'albini Close

LE168QU

Braybrooke 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

LE168LL

Braybrooke Road

NN142AB

Desborough

NN142NS

Christopher Close

NN142NZ

Pioneer Avenue

NN142PE

Woodwell Hill

NN142QL

Roman Way

NN142RN

Queen Street

NN142ST

Brampton Wood Lane

NN142XW

Watermill Close

LE168NX

Harborough Road

LE168GL

Geddington, Rushton & Stoke Albany

LE168HE

Hall Lane

LE168HZ

Dovecote Close

LE168LN

Latymer Close

LE168PL

Ashley Road

LE168PZ

Ashley Road

LE168QG

Carlton Road

NN142FA

Carriage Close

NN142FE

Bleaklow Close

NN142GB

House Martin Close

NN142GZ

Rowan Close

NN142RR

Morse Way

NN142UY

Birchvale Court

NN142WR

Mercia Road

NN142XA

Hereford Close

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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