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West Northamptonshire

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About

West Northamptonshire is a unitary authority in the East Midlands formed from the former districts of Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire. The area centres on Northampton, where the River Nene runs through the town and the county’s administrative and commercial functions concentrate. Smaller market towns such as Daventry, Towcester and Brackley sit among farmland and wooded ridges, with a network of lanes and village centres that reflect agricultural and market traditions. The road pattern still echoes Roman and medieval routes in places.

Industry and culture sit alongside open countryside. Northampton retains links to its boot and shoe manufacturing past, with workshops and museums recording that history. South of Towcester the road follows the line of Watling Street, and nearby Silverstone hosts an international motorsport circuit that brings large events to the district. Canals and country parks, including the Grand Union Canal’s Northampton arm and Daventry Country Park, provide walking routes and leisure access across the district.

Area overview

On average West Northamptonshire has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Northamptonshire is £56,671 per year. There are 174 schools in West Northamptonshire: 152 primary (14 Outstanding and 123 Good) and 22 secondary (4 Outstanding and 13 Good). West Northamptonshire is home to around 425,725 people, with a population density of about 309.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Northamptonshire Population
425,725
Population density
309.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.28(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.03(+19%)
Shoplifting
8.19(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-25%)
Other theft
5.49(-4%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
319,509
75.05%
Other White
40,628
9.54%
African
14,304
3.36%
Indian
9,661
2.27%
Bangladeshi
4,660
1.09%
Total population: 425,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109,086
31.76%
No qualifications
59,804
17.41%
Level 3 (A level)
58,081
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49,213
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37,390
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 343,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58,173
33.7%
Owns outright
53,782
31.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
29,463
17.07%
Other social rented
12,776
7.4%
Social rents from council
12,035
6.97%
Total households: 172,639

Property prices in West Northamptonshire

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)4,999
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £390K

Based on 4,999 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £312 per square foot) in West Northamptonshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £32,750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Northamptonshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1,669£430,000£334
Semi-Detached1,614£280,000£322
Terraced1,323£235,000£267
Flats393£145,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Northamptonshire

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Northamptonshire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,495£130,750£215,000£170,296
2017£350,000£134,000£226,000£189,000
2018£360,498£135,000£235,000£192,500
2019£360,000£140,000£234,950£198,000
2020£375,000£138,750£238,000£200,000
2021£399,995£142,000£257,950£220,000
2022£429,315£155,000£285,000£240,000
2023£420,000£153,000£280,000£235,000
2024£422,500£157,500£280,000£238,998
2025£430,000£145,000£285,000£237,000
2026£405,000£150,000£280,000£234,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Northamptonshire.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Northamptonshire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£201£241£195
2017£270£213£255£211
2018£278£213£265£214
2019£282£224£263£219
2020£287£221£270£226
2021£304£226£286£243
2022£332£244£318£264
2023£334£251£318£262
2024£332£250£318£263
2025£335£235£320£268
2026£330£239£320£259
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Northamptonshire.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Northamptonshire in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Northamptonshire

Is West Northamptonshire safe?

West Northamptonshire records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Northamptonshire?

The median sale price in West Northamptonshire is £295,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 4,999 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire has 152 primary schools (14 rated Outstanding, 123 Good) and 22 secondary schools (4 rated Outstanding, 13 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Northamptonshire sits around rank 19,902 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 West Northamptonshire?

The average household income in West Northamptonshire is around £56,671 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for West Northamptonshire?

West Northamptonshire spans 4 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Daventry: Stuart Andrew (Conservative and Unionist Party), Northampton North: Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), Northampton South: Mike Reader (Labour Party) and South Northamptonshire: Sarah Bool (Conservative and Unionist Party).

NN1 5BD

Beckets View

NN4 7XD

Waterside Way

NN4 6BX

Back Lane

NN3 6AP

Red House Road

NN6 7DD

Danes Way

NN4 7AE

Derngate

NN4 6EF

Pagnell Court

NN11 4NS

Browns Road

NN1 1BQ

Towcester Road

NN5 5HS

St James' Road

NN4 9BA

Banbury Lane

NN1 5DG

Billing Road

NN1 5RW

Rushmere Way

NN2 1AG

Jackdaw Close

NN1 5AN

Alexandra Road

CV23 8BQ

Brassey Way

CV23 8XR

Boxwood Drive

NN4 0JN

London Road

NN4 9AA

Pintail Close

NN4 6AS

Cherry Tree Lane

NN4 7HS

Liliput Road

NN11 8AZ

Claydon Road

NN6 9AB

Hall Farm Close

NN5 6NW

Harlestone 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.