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About

Windmill ward is located in North Northamptonshire, covering part of the town of Rushden. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraced properties, and smaller flats. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. The ward is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A45 and A6, linking it to nearby towns like Wellingborough and Northampton.

The ward takes its name from the historic windmill in Rushden, a notable landmark in the area. Green spaces like Hall Park offer recreational opportunities, while the Rushden Lakes retail and leisure complex is nearby. Public transport options include bus routes serving the wider Northamptonshire area. Windmill ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and groups contributing to its identity.

Area overview

On average Windmill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Windmill is £36,547 per year. There are 7 schools in Windmill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Windmill Population
12,479
Population density
3,845.3 per km²

Demographics

British
9,740
78.07%
Other White
1,251
10.03%
African
295
2.36%
Indian
276
2.21%
Other Asian
143
1.15%
Total population: 12,476

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,402
27.28%
Owns outright
1,369
26.64%
Social rents from council
1,070
20.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
813
15.82%
Other social rented
311
6.05%
Total households: 5,139

Property prices in Windmill

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Windmill area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,316 up to £420,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£332,500
Flats7£180,000
Semi-Detached49£226,000
Terraced36£200,000

10 years price trend in Windmill

All postcodes in Windmill

NN169PJ

Almond Road

NN160LP

Edgar Road

NN160LU

Valley Walk

NN160QA

Edith Road

NN168PA

Bath Road

NN169TL

Centre Parade

NN157DQ

Kettering South

NN156PR

Kettering East

NN156QE

Pebbleford Road

NN160LX

Compton Place

NN160LY

Compton Place

NN160NB

Athelstan Road

NN160PB

Elizabeth Road

NN168PF

Clarence Road

NN156PX

Cheyne Walk

NN156QB

Milldale Gardens

NN157AU

Pine Road

NN160LD

Central Avenue

NN160QS

Charlotte Place

NN160UF

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN168ND

Bath Road

NN169PG

Almond Road

NN169PT

Cedar Road

NN169PU

Cedar Road

NN156EX

Akela Close

NN156NU

Beverley Road

NN156PT

Barton Road

NN157BJ

Kettering South

NN157EF

Brockhill Close

NN157EG

Greenbank Avenue

NN157RJ

Piper's Hill Road

NN160LN

Naseby Road

NN160PQ

Elizabeth Road

NN160PW

Bertha Way

NN160QB

Doris Road

NN168NW

Cornwall Road

NN169PA

Aster Road

NN169UB

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN157DR

Rydalside

NN156NZ

Wallis Crescent

NN156QA

Nepcote Close

NN157EB

Kettering South

NN157NQ

Pipers Close

NN157PQ

Kettering South

NN160PU

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN168PH

Avondale Road

NN169QH

Spruce Court

NN156NT

Beverley Road

NN157BN

Elm Road

NN157DF

Oak Road

NN157NF

Linden Close

NN160NZ

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN160QN

Margaret Road

NN168NZ

Cornwall Road

NN169NU

Dahlia Road

NN169NW

Weekley Glebe Road

NN169TA

Birch Road

NN169TG

Ivy Road

NN157AS

Ash Road

NN157DX

Ise Road

NN168PJ

Avondale Road

NN168QD

Avondale Mews

NN169PL

Cherry Road

NN169TH

Ivy Road

NN169TQ

Ivy Road

NN156PG

Kettering East

NN157AD

East Avenue

NN157DA

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN160LS

Althorpe Place

NN160PG

Elizabeth Road

NN168NU

Connaught Street

NN169TW

Myrtle Road

NN169TY

Lobelia Road

NN169UF

Kettering Avondale Grange

NN156ER

Barton Road

NN156PU

Cheyne Walk

NN156PF

Kettering East

NN156PS

Kettering East

NN169NR

Weekley Glebe Road

NN169SU

Kettering Avondale Grange

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.