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Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham

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About

Rowlett, Gretton and Cottingham form a cluster of villages in North Northamptonshire set amid arable fields, hedgerows and small woodlands. Settlement is centred on parish churches, village halls and greens, with a mix of cottages and farm buildings built from local stone and ironstone. Long strips of medieval ridge-and-furrow remain visible in the surrounding fields, and public footpaths and bridleways link the three communities, passing through remnants of the old Rockingham Forest and pockets of coppice. Local clubs and weekly events use the playing fields and village halls as meeting points for sport, markets and fetes.

The local economy combines farming with small businesses and residents who commute to work elsewhere in the county. Parish councils manage community services and conservation work, including maintenance of hedgerows and village ponds that support breeding birds and amphibians. Road lanes give direct access between the villages while quieter byways encourage walking and cycling. The area’s layout of narrow lanes, field boundaries and historic ridge-and-furrow gives a clear sense of long-established agricultural practice on the local landscape.

Area overview

On average Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham is £50,634 per year. There are 3 schools in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham is home to around 7,321 people, with a population density of about 185.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham Population
7,321
Population density
185.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.72(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.07(-17%)
Other theft
4.78(-16%)
Burglary
4.64(+39%)
Public order
4.37(-37%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,191
84.58%
Other White
753
10.29%
African
64
0.87%
Irish
46
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.49%
Total population: 7,320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,580
26.25%
No qualifications
1,275
21.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,044
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
853
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
662
11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,018

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,000
33.56%
Owns with a mortgage
912
30.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
15.03%
Social rents from council
331
11.11%
Other social rented
191
6.41%
Total households: 2,980

Property prices in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £259,700 in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£385,000
Flats5£140,000
Semi-Detached31£235,000
Terraced16£222,500

10 years median price trend in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham.

All postcodes in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham

LE168TQ

Glover Court

NN171YL

Royce Close

NN172AG

White Post Court

NN172LA

Tamar Green

NN173BW

Corby Road

NN174BA

Gretton Brook Road

NN174BH

Princewood Court

NN174AW

Earlstrees Road

NN173DH

Craxford Road

NN174AZ

Earlstrees Road

NN174JL

Manton Road

LE168YY

Lightfoot Lane

NN172EE

Willow Brook Road

NN174AQ

Princewood Road

NN174DR

Maylan Road

NN171HJ

Tanfields Grove

NN173BZ

Maltings Road

NN174AH

Dewar Close

NN174UX

Brunel Road

NN171LD

Studfall Avenue

LE168TR

The Cottons

NN171XQ

Crick Close

NN172AP

Hooke Close

NN172AD

Ravenscourt

LE168XE

Blind Lane

LE168XW

Wellandview Road

NN171FB

Occupation Road

NN171JD

Hubble Road

NN173BU

Station Road

NN174AG

Pascal Close

NN174AX

Earlstrees Court

NN174BB

Corby Road

NN174NP

Lloyds & Corby Village

NN172EX

Corby West

LE168YT

Darescroft

NN172AS

Spey Close

LE168TH

Cottingham Road

NN172UQ

Uppingham Road

NN172EP

Tay Close

NN171BS

Cannock Road

NN173DJ

Clay Lane

NN173DQ

Finch Hatton Drive

LE168GE

Gretton Road

NN171JZ

Sarrington Road

NN174SW

Fleming Road

NN171JJ

Ravenscourt

LE168XS

Rockingham Road

NN171AQ

Rockingham Road

NN171YQ

Cannock Road

NN173DA

Lyddington Road

NN173DE

High Street

NN171EP

Netherfield Grove

LE168TL

Manor Court

LE168XZ

Windmill Close

NN172AN

Welland Vale Road

NN172YA

Pine Walk

LE168TP

Ravenscourt

NN174ET

Princewood Road

LE168XX

Millfield Avenue

NN171HH

Tanfields Grove

NN173DL

Caistor Road

LE168XD

Berryfield Road

LE168XT

School Lane

LE168XU

Water Lane

LE168YU

Main Street

NN171JW

Rockingham Road

NN172UZ

Elm Walk

NN173BX

Southfield Road

NN172AA

Rockingham Road

LE168YP

Ashley Road

LE168YX

The Hill

NN172AB

Rockingham Road

NN172EB

Willow Brook Road

NN172ED

Willow Brook Road

NN173DN

Arnhill Road

LE168YZ

School Hill

NN174JW

Brunel Road

LE168YE

East Carlton Park

NN173BY

School Road

NN174DS

Godwin Road

NN172YD

Yew Close

LE168XR

Lawson Court

LE168YS

Cannam Close

NN173DS

Orchard Lane

LE168TW

Corby Road

LE168XY

Stonepit Drive

NN171JP

Rockingham Road

NN171XR

Lister Close

NN174AF

Pascal Close

LE168XA

Bancroft Road

LE168YD

East Carlton Park

LE168YG

The Gardens

LE168YW

Milestone Mews

LE168ZB

Lambert Close

NN171XP

Stanier Road

NN172AF

Beech Close

NN174AR

Bardsley Road

NN173DW

Spendlove Drive

NN173EB

Hatton Lane

NN173EF

Appleton Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.