North Northamptonshire is a district in the East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 987 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, and Rushden, along with surrounding rural areas. The district was formed in 2021 as part of local government reorganisation, merging parts of the former boroughs and districts. It lies close to the borders of Leicestershire, Rutland, and Cambridgeshire, with good transport links via the A14 and A45 roads.
The area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial heritage in towns like Corby and Kettering, known for steel and footwear production. Agriculture plays a role in the countryside, while pockets of woodland and reservoirs like Pitsford Water provide green spaces. The district has a range of housing, employment zones, and retail centres, serving its population of around 350,000. Education and healthcare facilities are spread across its main towns, supporting the local community.
On average North Northamptonshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in North Northamptonshire is £42,958 per year. There are 154 schools in North Northamptonshire: 112 primary (4 Outstanding and 94 Good) and 21 secondary (1 Outstanding and 15 Good).
Based on 4,337 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 in North Northamptonshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,512 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 261 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1,478 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 1,086 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in North Northamptonshire
Brickhill and Queensway
Burton and Broughton
Clover Hill
Corby Rural
Corby West
Croyland and Swanspool
Desborough
Earls Barton
Finedon
Hatton Park
Higham Ferrers
Irchester
Irthlingborough
Ise
Kingswood
Lloyds
Northall
Oakley
Oundle
Raunds
Rothwell and Mawsley
Rushden Pemberton West
Rushden South
Thrapston
Wicksteed
Windmill
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.