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About

Rothwell is a market town situated in the northeast of Northamptonshire, within the borough of North Northamptonshire. The town's historic core is arranged around a large market square, which continues to host regular markets. This central area contains a mix of local independent shops and services, with residential streets radiating outwards. The town's economy has traditionally been connected to the boot and shoe industry, though it now functions primarily as a residential settlement.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by gently rolling countryside, with the town positioned on a ridge above the valleys of the River Ise and Willow Brook. A notable local feature is the medieval parish church of the Holy Trinity, which contains a unique and well-preserved ossuary, or bone store, beneath its chancel. Public green spaces include the Saxon Paddock and the recreation grounds, providing areas for leisure. Rothwell maintains its own distinct identity separate from the larger urban areas of Kettering and Corby to its south and north.

Area overview

On average Rothwell has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rothwell is £51,535 per year. There are 3 schools in Rothwell: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rothwell is home to around 8,621 people, with a population density of about 628.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rothwell Population
8,621
Population density
628.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.52(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.15(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(-8%)
Other theft
4.87(-15%)
Public order
3.94(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,826
90.8%
Other White
273
3.17%
African
116
1.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
0.6%
Irish
49
0.57%
Total population: 8,619

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,839
26.21%
No qualifications
1,384
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,260
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,100
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
822
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,016

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,270
33.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,193
31.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
632
16.72%
Social rents from council
316
8.36%
Other social rented
244
6.46%
Total households: 3,779

Property prices in Rothwell

Median price£238,500
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £270K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £238,500 (about £258 per square foot) in Rothwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £19,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rothwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£325,000£292
Semi-Detached45£240,000£273
Terraced48£199,975£225
Flats6£145,000£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rothwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248,498£90,750£168,000£120,000
2017£241,000£93,000£171,250£133,750
2018£235,000£110,500£178,750£150,000
2019£260,000£117,000£175,000£162,500
2020£268,000£127,475£188,000£156,000
2021£292,475£122,500£208,950£184,750
2022£334,975£132,975£245,975£231,975
2023£308,950£100,000£240,000£185,000
2024£320,000£130,000£238,000£190,000
2025£327,000£142,750£237,000£200,000
2026£285,000£240,000£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rothwell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£171£185£160
2017£208£169£182£171
2018£238£189£201£174
2019£228£179£195£180
2020£228£184£210£187
2021£242£190£236£211
2022£286£213£264£243
2023£299£214£266£228
2024£276£214£258£221
2025£283£220£273£218
2026£301£238£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rothwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rothwell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rothwell

Is Rothwell safe?

Rothwell records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rothwell?

The median sale price in Rothwell is £238,500 (about £258 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rothwell?

Rothwell has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rothwell?

Rothwell scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rothwell sits around rank 16,150 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 Rothwell?

The average household income in Rothwell is around £51,535 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Rothwell

NN146TY

Davis Close

NN146BU

Evison Road

NN146GE

Stork Lane

NN146LH

Oxford Street

NN146GQ

Woodpecker Drive

NN146HF

Rushton Road

NN146DL

Norton Street

NN146FH

Terry Smith Avenue

NN146EG

Glendon Road

NN146ES

Tresham Street

NN146BW

Market Hill

NN146BX

Sarjeant Court

NN146YD

Barlow Close

NN146HT

Livingstone Close

NN146BZ

Crispin Street

NN146SU

Chichester Close

NN146HD

Spencer Street

NN146DP

Balfour Drive

NN141QQ

Kettering Road

NN146FR

Barn Owl Drive

NN146SL

Cabot Close

NN146GH

Gatekeeper Road

NN146FW

Hedgehog Drive

NN141SS

Kettering Road

NN146HR

Slade Valley Avenue

NN146TU

Playford Close

NN146JT

Connolly Drive

NN146HU

Kingsley Road

NN146GJ

Goshawk Close

NN146BA

High Hill Avenue

NN146TE

Shackleton Close

NN146SY

Rose Close

NN146YB

Adams Drive

NN146DR

Kipton Close

NN168XF

Rothwell Road

NN146AY

Matson Close

NN146TX

Tasman Way

NN146AE

Meeting Lane

NN146BN

Hospital Hill

NN146EJ

Glendon Road

NN146AU

Buswell Rise

NN146LR

Crown Lane

NN146HE

Castle Hill

NN146BG

Tenbury Way

NN146ET

Bell Hill

NN146FE

Bell Hill

NN146JL

Wales Street

NN146FP

Cheaney Street

NN146LP

Rothwell & Mawsley

NN146GT

Horse Fair Lane

NN146LB

Vickers Close

NN146BH

Gordon Street

NN146DS

Catesby Road

NN146FS

Fallow Road

NN146TR

Tebbutt Close

NN146LS

Thetford Road

NN146FX

Otter Street

NN146ER

Gladstone Street

NN146ST

Columbus Crescent

NN146LF

Droue Court

NN146JJ

Nunnery Avenue

NN146EY

The Avenue

NN146AJ

Elizabeth Road

NN146EH

Madams Hill

NN146BB

Greening Road

NN146DF

Ragsdale Street

NN146TD

Baffin Close

NN141LW

Harrington Road

NN146YG

Hobbs Hill

NN146LG

Connolly Close

NN146TS

Victoria Court

NN146HS

Gibbons Drive

NN146LA

Dempsey Drive

NN146FY

Silkweavers Mews

NN146EF

Clicker Close

NN146AP

Harrington Road

NN146FA

Ladywell Mews

NN146DA

Crispin Street

NN146FQ

Dale Drive

NN146DG

Coronation Avenue

NN146AZ

Charles Street

NN146TL

Magellan Close

NN146HA

Oxford Street

NN146GZ

Cockayne Close

NN146EU

New Street

NN146JZ

The Maltings

NN146FD

Gladstone Street

NN146BD

Churchill Close

NN146DT

Ponder Street

NN146GB

Rabbit Close

NN146DW

Lancaster Road

NN146BP

Bell Hill

NN146YA

Butlin Close

NN146GP

Squirrel Gardens

NN146ED

Kipton Field

NN146HG

Rushton Road

NN146AG

The Crescent

NN146AB

Sun Hill

NN141QL

Violet Lane

NN146GF

Blackcap Close

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.