North Northamptonshire NN15
North Northamptonshire 023 · 5 sub-areas · 10,743 residents
North Northamptonshire 023 is a predominantly residential area within North Northamptonshire, home to around 10,700 people. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK average for a 2-bed — and with nearly seven in ten households owner-occupied, it's more of a settled, family area than a rentier's market.
North Northamptonshire NN15 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 NN15?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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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North Northamptonshire NN15 in North Northamptonshire
Living in North Northamptonshire NN15
This part of North Northamptonshire has the feel of established suburbia: high owner-occupation, a notable share of families with children, and not much of the transient renter churn you'd find in a city centre. Nearly a quarter of households are couples with dependent children, and the under-18 population — almost 24% — is well above what you'd expect in a more urban neighbourhood. It's a place people tend to stay.
Rents here are low by any national yardstick. The median across all property sizes sits at around £978 a month, and a 2-bed comes in at roughly £870 — well under the UK-wide average of about £1,200 for the same property type. The trade-off is that public transport is genuinely limited: only about 1.6% of residents use it to commute, while nearly two in three drive to work. If you don't have a car, day-to-day life here requires some planning.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away in a straight line — around a 60-minute walk, so effectively a drive or taxi for most people. From there, the public-transport journey to London takes around 108 minutes. That rules out daily London commuting for most, though Birmingham is reachable in around 145 minutes by rail or bus. Working from home is a real part of life here — nearly a quarter of residents do so, which goes some way to explaining why the transport links feel less critical to locals than they might otherwise.
The area scores reasonably well on deprivation (IMD decile around 6.7, so squarely mid-range nationally), and broadband coverage is excellent — 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections and none fall below the universal service obligation minimum. Greenspace is accessible within about 530 metres for most residents. For a closer look at individual streets and sub-areas, see the streets and sub-areas section below.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 023 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled, family-oriented area with low crime and affordable housing. The main drawback is limited public transport — you'll need a car for most day-to-day journeys. If that suits your lifestyle, it offers decent value and a calm suburban environment.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 023?
- A 1-bed typically runs around £673 a month, a 2-bed around £869, and a 3-bed around £1,051. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 8.9% year-on-year, but the base remains low compared to most of England.
- Is North Northamptonshire 023 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 57 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a mid-range area on deprivation measures, which generally correlates with a stable, lower-crime environment.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 023 to the nearest major city?
- The public-transport journey to London takes around 108 minutes — workable for occasional trips, but tough for daily commuting. Birmingham is around 145 minutes by rail or bus. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away, so most residents drive to it. Nearly a quarter of locals work from home.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 023?
- Mainly owner-occupiers — around 69% of households own their home. There's a strong family presence, with nearly a quarter of households made up of couples with children and almost 24% of the population under 18. It's a predominantly UK-born, settled community.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 023?
- There are 18 schools within a typical 2 km radius. Around 65% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.6 km away. Check individual admissions areas carefully before assuming a nearby school is accessible.
- How good is broadband in North Northamptonshire 023?
- Excellent. Full gigabit-capable broadband coverage reaches 100% of premises, and none fall below the minimum universal service obligation. For remote workers — nearly a quarter of residents work from home — the broadband infrastructure is a genuine plus.