Great Oakley and Danesholme
North Northamptonshire 009 · 4 sub-areas · 6,665 residents
North Northamptonshire 009 is a largely owner-occupied corner of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 6,665 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK national median — making it one of the more affordable patches in the region, though rents rose by nearly 9% in the last year alone.
Great Oakley and Danesholme 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 Great Oakley and Danesholme?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Great Oakley and Danesholme in North Northamptonshire
Living in Great Oakley and Danesholme
This part of North Northamptonshire has the feel of a settled, suburban and semi-rural area rather than a place in flux. Nearly seven in ten households own their home, which gives the streets a stability and quiet permanence you don't find in more transient city neighbourhoods. The area sits at IMD decile 5.5 — squarely middle of the national deprivation range — so it's neither struggling nor particularly prosperous, just comfortably ordinary.
Rents here are well below what you'd pay in most of England's cities. A two-bedroom property runs around £870 a month, meaningfully cheaper than the UK's national median of around £1,200 for the same size. That gap is real and, for renters on a typical local salary of around £33,000 a year, it still takes a significant share of take-home pay — rent-to-income sits at around 45%, which is on the high side even at these price levels, largely because local wages aren't especially strong either.
The population skews slightly older than many urban areas: the over-50s account for nearly 40% of residents, with the 50–64 bracket being the single largest age group. Families with children are well represented too — over one in five residents is under 18. It's not a place that draws large numbers of young renters in their 20s; if you're in that bracket, you'll likely find the social scene and pace quieter than a city centre.
Car ownership is effectively essential here. Around two thirds of residents commute by car, and only about 3% use public transport for their journey to work. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.8 km away in a straight line. Gigabit broadband covers virtually the entire area (99.5%), which makes working from home a realistic option; over one in five residents already does. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 009 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's a stable, quiet, largely owner-occupied area with relatively low crime and decent broadband — well suited to families and remote workers. If you need regular access to a city or rely on public transport, the lack of good connections is a genuine drawback. The area sits in the middle of the national deprivation range, which roughly translates to 'comfortable but not particularly well-resourced'.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £673 a month, a two-bedroom about £870, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,050. These are estimates based on local sale prices and council-level ONS data. Rents rose by nearly 9% in the last year, so budget for further increases. Council tax (Band D) adds around £202 a month on top.
- Is North Northamptonshire 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 66 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area, which tends to correlate with lower crime. As with any neighbourhood, quieter residential streets will feel safer than busier through-roads.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 009 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, London is around two hours away and Birmingham roughly two hours and 20 minutes — both long for a regular commute. Car is the dominant mode; about two thirds of residents drive to work. The nearest rail station is around 3.8 km away, so you'd need a car or bike to access it. This area suits people who work locally or from home — over one in five residents already does.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 009?
- Mostly settled, older households — the 50–64 age bracket is the largest, and nearly 70% of residents own their home. Families with children are well represented too, with over one in five residents under 18. It's not an area that draws large numbers of young renters; the private rental sector accounts for only about 15% of households.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 009?
- There are 34 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 7.8 km away. If schools are a priority, check individual catchment boundaries directly with the schools and North Northamptonshire Council before committing.
- Is North Northamptonshire 009 good for remote workers?
- Yes — broadband infrastructure is excellent, with gigabit-capable connections available to virtually all homes and zero properties below the minimum service standard. Over one in five residents already works from home. If you're location-independent, the relatively low rents and green surroundings (nearly 60% of residents are within easy walking distance of greenspace) make a reasonable case.