Earls Barton & Great Doddington
North Northamptonshire 038 · 6 sub-areas · 10,643 residents
North Northamptonshire 038 is a largely rural and suburban stretch within North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, home to around 10,600 people. Rents are well below regional norms — a typical two-bedroom home runs about £869 a month — and nearly four in five households own their property outright or with a mortgage. The area skews noticeably older than most comparable East Midlands neighbourhoods.
Earls Barton & Great Doddington 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Earls Barton & Great Doddington?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Earls Barton & Great Doddington in North Northamptonshire
Living in Earls Barton & Great Doddington
This part of North Northamptonshire sits at the quieter, more settled end of the district — a predominantly owner-occupied area where the pace is unhurried and green space is close by for most residents. Around 44% of households are within easy walking distance of public greenspace, with the nearest accessible patch typically under 500 metres away.
Rents here are modest by any measure. At around £869 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying noticeably less than the national median for that size, and the area offers reasonable value for families who want space without commuting costs eating into the budget. House prices are more substantial — the median sits at around £343,000 — but the deposit horizon of roughly five years is manageable compared with southern commuter belts.
The population leans older and settled. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or above, and the 50–64 age group is the single largest working-age cohort. Single-person households make up just under a third of all homes. It's not an area defined by a young professional scene — if that's what you're after, you'll want to look closer to Kettering or Corby.
Car dependency is real here: around 60% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for just 1.5% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.4 km away in a straight line — about an 80-minute walk, so a car or bike is effectively essential for most journeys. That said, 100% of premises have access to gigabit broadband, which makes remote working genuinely viable — and nearly a third of residents already work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 038 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, safe, and predominantly owner-occupied — green space is close by, crime is well below the national average, and broadband is excellent. The trade-off is car dependency, limited public transport, and school Ofsted ratings that fall significantly below the national norm. It suits settled households more than younger renters.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 038?
- Rents are below national norms. A one-bedroom home runs around £673 a month, a two-bedroom around £869, and a three-bedroom around £1,051. These are estimates scaled from district-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose by 8.9% in the past year, so the market is still moving upward.
- Is North Northamptonshire 038 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate sits at around 55.7 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area ranks in the less deprived half of England (IMD decile 7.7), and the settled, owner-occupied character of the neighbourhood tends to support lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 038 to London?
- By public transport, London is around two hours away. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 6.4 km in a straight line, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. Almost no one here commutes by public transport — 60% drive to work, and nearly a third work from home, which the area's 100% gigabit broadband coverage supports well.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 038?
- Mostly older, settled residents. Over a quarter are 65 or above, and the 50–64 group is the largest working-age cohort. Nearly four in five households own their home. It's a predominantly white British area with a very low ethnic diversity index. Single-person households make up just under a third of all homes.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 038?
- There are 11 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is around 5.7 km away. If school quality is a priority, check individual inspection reports and contact the local authority about current catchment areas.
- How good is broadband in North Northamptonshire 038?
- Excellent. Every premise in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and there are no properties below the Universal Service Obligation speed threshold. For remote workers, the connectivity here is as good as it gets — which partly explains why nearly a third of residents already work from home.