North Northamptonshire NN14
North Northamptonshire 020 · 4 sub-areas · 6,234 residents
North Northamptonshire 020 is a largely owner-occupied pocket of North Northamptonshire, home to around 6,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents have climbed nearly 9% over the past year. The area is notably car-dependent, with over half of residents driving to work.
North Northamptonshire NN14 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 North Northamptonshire NN14?
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; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
North Northamptonshire NN14 in North Northamptonshire
Living in North Northamptonshire NN14
This part of North Northamptonshire sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. Around three in four homes are owned outright or with a mortgage — well above the national share — which gives the area a settled, residential feel rather than the churn you'd find in a more transient rental market.
Rents here are comfortably affordable by most UK standards. A two-bedroom home costs around £870 a month, which is significantly below the UK median of around £1,200 for a 2-bed. For those stretching to a three-bedroom, you're looking at roughly £1,050. The trade-off is that prices have been rising quickly — up close to 9% in the past year — so the affordability advantage has been narrowing.
The demographic picture is fairly spread across age groups, with a notable share of families: around one in four households is a couple with children. The area skews slightly older overall, with residents aged 50 and above making up roughly 40% of the population. The community is predominantly UK-born, with an ethnic diversity index of 6.4 — one of the lower readings in the region.
Practically speaking, this is car country. More than half of residents drive to work, and the nearest mainline rail station is just under 5km away — roughly a 60-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport accounts for less than 1% of commutes, which tells you most of what you need to know about getting around without a car. The upside: gigabit broadband coverage is excellent at over 90%, and nearly 37% of residents work from home, so the lack of a quick train connection matters less than it once did. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the area.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 020 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a low crime rate and decent affordability by national standards. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school picture that's below the national norm. It suits people who drive, work from home, and prioritise space and calm over connectivity.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 020?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £673 a month, a two-bed around £869, and a three-bed around £1,051. These are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents have risen close to 9% in the past year, so expect the market to keep moving.
- Is North Northamptonshire 020 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate runs at around 51 incidents per 1,000 residents per year — well below the UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the lower-deprivation bracket nationally, which tends to support lower crime rates.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 020 to London?
- By rail or bus it's around 107 minutes to London. The nearest mainline station is about 4.9km away, so most residents drive to the station. Over half the working population commute by car, and nearly 37% work from home — so the commute question matters less than it might elsewhere.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 020?
- Mostly owner-occupying families and older residents. Around three in four homes are owned, and about one in four households is a couple with children. The 18–34 age group is underrepresented at just under 16% of the population. It's a predominantly UK-born community with relatively low ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 020?
- There are 5 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 26% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 4.2km away. Families should check individual catchment areas carefully with North Northamptonshire Council.
- Is North Northamptonshire 020 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly attributes — affordable rents relative to the UK, a low crime rate, and a high share of owner-occupied family homes. The main drawback is the school picture, which is notably weaker than the national average. Car ownership is essentially a requirement.