Barton Seagrave
North Northamptonshire 021 · 5 sub-areas · 11,202 residents
North Northamptonshire 021 is a largely owner-occupied area within North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 11,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK median for a two-bed — and over four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, making this one of the more settled, family-oriented parts of the district.
Barton Seagrave is a mid-density neighbourhood of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Barton Seagrave?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £978 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Barton Seagrave in North Northamptonshire
Living in Barton Seagrave
This part of North Northamptonshire sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. With more than 83% of households owning their home, it's the kind of area where people put down roots rather than pass through — and the demographic profile backs that up, with a notable share of families and older residents alongside a relatively even spread across age groups.
Rents are low by most measures. A two-bedroom property runs around £870 a month, which is significantly below the UK's national two-bed median of roughly £1,200. That said, rents have been rising — up nearly 9% in the past year — so the gap is narrowing. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £331,000, and the deposit-to-savings ratio works out to about five years on a typical local income, which is manageable compared to southern England.
The area scores well on the deprivation index — it's in the ninth decile nationally, meaning it's among the less deprived 20% of neighbourhoods in England. Unemployment is low at around 3.5% of working-age residents claiming out-of-work benefits, and the median resident salary comes in at roughly £32,900 a year. Most people here commute by car — about 66% drive to work — which reflects the area's suburban and semi-rural character rather than a gap in public transport ambition.
Greenspace is reasonably accessible, with the nearest open space under 500 metres away on average. Broadband is a genuine strength: full gigabit coverage reaches 100% of premises here, with no connections falling below the universal service obligation speed. For sub-areas and streets within North Northamptonshire 021, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 021 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area with low crime, good broadband, and accessible greenspace. Over 83% of residents own their home, which tells you something about stability. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and you'll need a car for most daily trips. It's well-suited to families and professionals who work from home — not ideal if you rely on trains.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 021?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £673 a month, a two-bed around £869, and a three-bed around £1,051. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen roughly 9% in the past year, so expect the market to keep tightening.
- Is North Northamptonshire 021 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 50 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the ninth deprivation decile nationally, meaning it's among the least deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods, which generally correlates with lower crime.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 021 to the nearest major city?
- London is reachable by public transport in around 85 minutes, though the nearest rail station is about 3 km away so you'll need a car or taxi to reach it. Birmingham takes roughly 122 minutes by rail or bus. Two-thirds of residents here drive to work, which reflects the area's limited public transport links.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 021?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — over 83% own their home. The area has a fairly even age spread with a notable share of families: couples with children make up over a quarter of households. Around 90% of residents were born in the UK, and about a third hold degree-level qualifications.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 021?
- There are 55 schools within typical catchment distance, giving plenty of choice. Around 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1,355 metres away — about a 17-minute walk.
- How does the cost of living in North Northamptonshire 021 compare to the rest of the UK?
- Rents are well below the national average — a two-bed at around £869 a month compares favourably to the UK median of roughly £1,200. Council tax (Band D) is £2,424 a year, broadly mid-range nationally. The median local salary is around £32,900, though rent-to-take-home still runs at about 45%, so it's affordable but not effortlessly so.