Rixon
North Northamptonshire 028 · 5 sub-areas · 8,646 residents
North Northamptonshire 028 is a predominantly residential area within North Northamptonshire, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £869 a month — well below the UK national median for a two-bed — and the area sits roughly mid-range on the national deprivation scale. Car ownership is high here, and most residents commute out to work.
Rixon 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Rixon?
2 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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; 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.
Rixon in North Northamptonshire
Living in Rixon
This is solidly suburban North Northamptonshire — mostly families, a reasonable spread of ages, and a housing stock that leans towards owner-occupation. Around three in five households own their home, which gives the area a more settled feel than many urban neighbourhoods of similar size. The streets are quiet in the way that comes with a predominantly residential character rather than a particular postcode cachet.
Rent is one of the clearest draws. At roughly £869 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying noticeably less than the national median — a meaningful gap if you're comparing options. The trade-off is connectivity: over six in ten residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for fewer than 3% of commutes. If you don't have a car, daily life requires more planning.
The population skews slightly young in family terms — nearly a quarter are under 18, which points to a decent concentration of households with children. The social housing share at around 22% is moderately above what you'd expect for a predominantly suburban area, sitting alongside a private rented sector that accounts for about one in six households. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly a quarter of residents, broadly average for the region.
For practical purposes: the nearest mainline rail station is about 1.9 km away — roughly a 23-minute walk, or a short drive. The area has full gigabit broadband coverage, so working from home (which around one in five residents does) is not a connectivity gamble. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 028 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable, predominantly residential, and has a settled community feel — owner-occupation is above 60%. The trade-off is that public transport is limited and school quality within easy reach is more mixed than the national picture. A car makes a real difference to daily life here.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 028?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £673 a month, a two-bed about £869, and a three-bed roughly £1,051. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 9% over the past year, so the market is moving.
- Is North Northamptonshire 028 safe?
- Crime runs at about 84 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK average of roughly 80. The area sits at mid-range on the national deprivation index, which typically corresponds to moderate rather than acute crime levels. It's not a standout concern, but it's not among the lowest-crime pockets of the county either.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 028 to the nearest major city?
- The rail commute to London takes around 67 minutes by public transport from the nearest mainline station, which is about 1.9 km away. Birmingham is around 109 minutes. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — over 64% commute by car, and only 2.6% use public transport.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 028?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers and families — nearly a quarter of the population is under 18, and 60% of households own their home. Social housing accounts for around 22% of tenures. It's a mixed but fairly settled community, with a moderate level of diversity and degree-holders making up roughly a quarter of residents.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 028?
- There are 62 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7.8 km away. Families prioritising Ofsted ratings should check individual catchments carefully before moving.
- What are house prices like in North Northamptonshire 028?
- The median sale price is approximately £241,000. At that level, a typical deposit takes around 3.7 years to save — relatively accessible compared to southern England. The area sits comfortably below the national median house price, making it one of the more affordable parts of the East Midlands for first-time buyers.