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Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat

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About

The Irchester, Wollaston and Bozeat area lies in the Nene Valley of North Northamptonshire. The landscape is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, small woodland areas, and the settlements themselves, which are connected by the A509 road. The River Nene and the Grand Union Canal pass through the broader valley, influencing the local geography. The area is primarily residential, with historical roots in the boot and shoe industry, a legacy still evident in some local architecture.

Irchester Country Park, a large woodland and grassland space on the site of former ironstone quarries, is a significant local feature. The park offers extensive walking trails and includes a narrow-gauge railway. The area maintains a distinct separation between its villages, each with its own centre, surrounded by working farmland. The former ironstone workings have created a specific topography of ridges and lakes within the parkland setting.

Area overview

On average Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat is £50,024 per year. There are 5 schools in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat is home to around 11,194 people, with a population density of about 216.6 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat Population
11,194
Population density
216.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.83(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.47(-40%)
Public order
3.22(-53%)
Other theft
2.59(-55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,343
92.4%
Other White
331
2.96%
Indian
72
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
70
0.63%
Irish
65
0.58%
Total population: 11,194

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,597
28.05%
No qualifications
1,750
18.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,612
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,316
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,078
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 9,258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,955
40.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,630
33.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
635
13.13%
Other social rented
320
6.62%
Social rents from council
167
3.45%
Total households: 4,836

Property prices in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)169
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £353K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £960,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached52£374,975£333
Semi-Detached78£265,000£299
Terraced36£215,750£276
Flats3£158,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,000£118,000£182,500£168,998
2017£285,000£121,000£208,725£174,998
2018£325,000£97,000£215,000£194,998
2019£341,000£130,000£224,000£185,000
2020£380,625£60,000£250,000£178,500
2021£370,000£153,000£247,500£190,000
2022£467,500£222,500£274,995£225,000
2023£409,950£107,500£277,750£220,000
2024£392,500£125,000£285,000£210,000
2025£370,000£125,000£259,000£224,500
2026£467,500£210,000£262,500£197,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£182£214£204
2017£259£202£237£215
2018£268£190£243£225
2019£274£210£250£221
2020£284£100£250£230
2021£275£229£268£236
2022£305£301£304£268
2023£331£210£305£287
2024£350£242£316£260
2025£330£249£300£259
2026£324£279£279
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat

Is Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat safe?

Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat?

The median sale price in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat is £285,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 169 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat?

Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat?

Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat sits around rank 22,203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat?

The average household income in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat is around £50,024 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat

NN297EL

Alexander Court

NN297QP

London Road

NN297JT

London Road

NN297JZ

Roberts Street

NN297AX

Austin Close

NN297LL

Burton Terrace

NN297ES

Knuston Spinney

NN297PF

Irchester

NN297RJ

High Street

NN297BH

London End

NN297EJ

Station Road

NN297SN

Priory Road

NN71JT

Manor Court

NN297PS

Wantage Place

NN297RY

South Street

NN297FF

Wellingborough Road

NN297HA

Arkwright Road

NN297AL

Barringers Gardens

NN297UF

Irchester

NN297PB

Wollaston Road

NN71JR

Blackmile Lane

NN297QL

Rotten Row

NN297JP

Dychurch Lane

NN71JN

Easton Way

NN297EQ

Chapmans Close

NN297RQ

Hinwick Road

NN297DY

Orchard Place

NN297UT

Neale Close

NN297LR

Bull Close

NN297SW

Irchester

NN297EG

Roman Way

NN297DL

Gipsy Lane

NN297LZ

London Road

NN297SA

Queens Road

NN297BJ

Grange Close

NN297JY

Mill Road

NN297RP

Irchester Road

NN297PX

Irchester

NN297NF

High Street

NN297JX

Hewletts Close

NN297PH

Hookhams Path

NN297FQ

Ahern Close

NN297JA

Mill Road

NN82FD

Riverside Close

NN297BY

Pine Close

NN297DS

Gray Street

NN297HH

Cobblers Place

NN297AH

Townwell Lane

NN297AJ

St Katherines Way

NN297AQ

New Street

NN297FN

Ahern Close

NN297LN

Puddingbag Lane

NN297UB

The Heathers

NN297SQ

Little Lane

NN297FG

Irchester

NN71JD

Main Road

NN297NP

London Road

NN297LP

Harrold Road

NN297PT

Grendon Road

NN297AR

Sharwood Terrace

NN297EN

Station Road

NN297AY

St Katharine's Way

NN297DA

Wollaston Road

NN71JJ

Sweet Acre Close

NN297BW

Woodlands Road

NN297DW

Bradshaw Way

NN297QW

London Road

NN82DU

Higham Road

NN82DT

Embankment

NN297DF

Wollaston Road

NN71JE

Church Way

NN297BT

Poplar Close

NN297AN

School Hill

NN297SG

York Road

NN297LF

Wyman Close

NN297PW

Priory Road

NN297QF

London Road

NN297HQ

Larch Close

NN297JH

Camden Square

NN297BD

Farndish Road

NN71JP

Chequers Lane

NN297AA

High Street

NN297HG

Arkwright Road

NN297DQ

Mansfield Way

NN297LQ

Knights Close

NN297LT

Wollaston Road

NN297SS

Fellows Close

NN297LS

Council Street

NN297NJ

Brookside

NN297PA

Irchester

NN297DD

Wollaston Road

NN297LG

Hillside Close

NN297EY

Station Road

NN297DR

Alfred Street

NN297SU

Unity Close

NN297SJ

Church Lane

NN297QQ

High Street

NN297DG

Wollaston Road

NN297BZ

Cedar Close

NN297LX

Fullwell Road

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.