Finedon, Isham & Harrowden
North Northamptonshire 026 · 4 sub-areas · 8,581 residents
North Northamptonshire 026 is a largely owner-occupied area within North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the national median — though rents rose by nearly 9% in the past year. Over seven in ten households own their home, making this one of the more settled corners of the district.
Finedon, Isham & Harrowden 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Finedon, Isham & Harrowden?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Finedon, Isham & Harrowden in North Northamptonshire
Living in Finedon, Isham & Harrowden
This part of North Northamptonshire sits firmly in owner-occupied territory. More than 70% of households own their home — a figure that shapes the neighbourhood's character as much as any amenity. There's a quieter, more established feel here compared with the rental-heavy inner areas of larger nearby towns, and around a quarter of residents are over 65.
The cost picture is one of the main draws. A two-bedroom property runs about £870 a month, well below the UK's national median for a 2-bed. Buying is accessible too — the median sale price sits at around £274,000, and the average deposit takes roughly 4.2 years to save on a local salary. That said, rent-to-income pressure is real: housing costs consume around 45% of take-home pay for renters here, which is on the high side relative to local wages of around £32,900 a year.
The population skews older than you'd expect from a commuter-belt area. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket accounts for another 23%. Younger adults — the 18–34 group — make up just over 17%. That age profile, combined with a low ethnic diversity index and over 93% of residents born in the UK, makes this one of the more homogeneous parts of the East Midlands.
Practically speaking, this is car country. Almost two-thirds of residents drive to work, and the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away — about a 58-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a bike for that connection. The public transport commute to London takes just over 100 minutes. If you work from home — and 27% of residents do — the 99.5% gigabit broadband coverage makes this one of the better-connected rural areas in the country. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 026 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area that suits people who want affordability and green space over urban buzz. Over 70% of residents own their homes, greenspace is within about 500 metres for most residents, and crime runs slightly below the national average. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and you'll need a car for most day-to-day journeys.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 026?
- A typical two-bedroom property rents for around £869 a month, with one-beds averaging about £673 and three-beds around £1,051. Those figures are below the UK national median for equivalent bedroom counts, though rents rose by nearly 9% over the past year. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices.
- Is North Northamptonshire 026 safe?
- The recorded crime rate here is around 75 per 1,000 residents annually, which sits slightly below the UK national average of roughly 80. There are no identified high-crime hotspots within the neighbourhood. The area's deprivation index is around the national median, suggesting a broadly average risk environment.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 026 to a major city?
- By public transport, London is just over 100 minutes away and Birmingham around 144 minutes. Bear in mind the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. Nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and 27% work from home — reflecting the limited local public transport network.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 026?
- Mainly older, established residents — almost half the population is over 50, and nearly a quarter are 65 or older. Over 70% own their home. It's a low-turnover, predominantly UK-born community with a modest degree-holder share of 28% and a relatively low proportion of young adults compared to urban neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 026?
- There are 7 schools within a typical catchment radius, with around 61% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. That's below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 6.4 km away. If school quality is a priority, verify current ratings and catchment boundaries before choosing a specific street.