Irthlingborough
North Northamptonshire 027 · 5 sub-areas · 9,539 residents
North Northamptonshire 027 is a predominantly residential area within North Northamptonshire, home to around 9,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — well below the national median — making it one of the more affordable corners of the East Midlands. Owner-occupation runs high, and most residents commute by car rather than public transport.
Irthlingborough 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 Irthlingborough?
2 parks and 3 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; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Irthlingborough in North Northamptonshire
Living in Irthlingborough
This part of North Northamptonshire sits firmly in commuter-belt territory, shaped more by housing estates and family homes than by town-centre energy. Over two-thirds of residents own their home — a notably high share for a mixed-tenure area — which gives the neighbourhood a settled, stable feel. Green space is genuinely close: the nearest open space is under 300 metres for most residents, and around six in ten households can reach a park on foot.
On cost, this area sits well below the national benchmark. A two-bedroom home runs about £870 a month, compared to roughly £1,200 nationally, and the deposit hurdle is lower too — you'd typically need around 3.4 years of saving to cover a purchase deposit at local prices. That said, rent-to-take-home sits at about 45%, which is on the high side relative to local wages, so affordability is real but not frictionless.
The population skews slightly older than many comparable areas, with residents aged 50 and over making up around 38% of the total. Families with children are well represented — nearly one in five households is a couple with children — but you'll find fewer young renters here than in nearby town centres. The degree-qualification rate is around 23%, below the national average, reflecting a working population rooted in practical and public-sector employment.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.8 km away in a straight line — around a 60-minute walk, so most people drive. The public transport commuter share is just 2%, against a 67% car figure, which tells you most of what you need to know about how people get around. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 027 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, owner-occupied area with good green space access and affordable rents. The trade-off is limited public transport and below-average school ratings within catchment distance. It suits people who drive, value stability, and don't need to commute daily to a major city.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 027?
- A one-bedroom property runs about £670 a month, a two-bedroom around £870, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,050. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level ONS data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 8.9% over the past year.
- Is North Northamptonshire 027 safe?
- Crime sits at around 78 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, fractionally below the UK national average of roughly 80. That puts it in the middle of the pack — not a high-crime area, but not notably low either. The area's deprivation score is broadly average for England.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 027 to the nearest major city?
- The rail commute to London takes around 104 minutes by public transport. Birmingham is roughly 146 minutes and Manchester over three hours. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — the car commute share is around 67%, and only 2% travel by public transport.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 027?
- Mostly settled owner-occupiers, with a population that skews older than regional norms — around 38% are aged 50 or over. Families are well represented, and the degree-qualification rate of around 23% reflects a working population concentrated in practical and public-sector roles.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 027?
- There are 20 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 9.5 km away. Families should check specific catchment boundaries before moving.
- How does North Northamptonshire 027 compare to other parts of North Northamptonshire for affordability?
- It sits at the affordable end. A two-bedroom home runs around £870 a month, and the time needed to save a purchase deposit is roughly 3.4 years at local median earnings — both competitive figures for the East Midlands. Rents are rising, but the base remains low compared to national medians.