Rothwell
North Northamptonshire 014 · 5 sub-areas · 9,286 residents
North Northamptonshire 014 is a suburban neighbourhood within North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 9,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents here rose nearly 9% last year, so that gap is narrowing.
Rothwell 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 Rothwell?
The area is unusually green for its density — 6 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; 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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Rothwell in North Northamptonshire
Living in Rothwell
This part of North Northamptonshire has the feel of a settled, largely car-dependent suburb — two-thirds of residents drive to work, and the nearest rail station is roughly 5.8 km away (around a 70-minute walk, so most people drive to it). That's the defining practical reality of living here: you need a car, but in exchange you get space, greenery, and house prices that remain genuinely accessible by the standards of southern England.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits comfortably below the national baseline. A one-bed runs around £670 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed just over £1,050. Council tax (Band D) comes to about £2,424 a year. The median house price is around £231,000, and a typical buyer needs roughly 3.5 years to save a deposit — one of the more manageable ratios in the region. The affordability picture is real, though the rent-to-take-home ratio of around 45% is higher than it looks at first glance, reflecting modest local wages rather than high rents.
The population skews notably spread across age groups, with almost equal shares under 18, 18–34, and 65-plus — around one in five residents in each band. That balance gives the area a mixed feel: families with children, working-age renters, and a significant retired population all living alongside each other. Two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, which shapes the neighbourhood's character — it's quiet, relatively stable, and not especially transient.
Practically, the broadband picture is exceptional: 100% gigabit coverage and no premises below the minimum speed threshold. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home, which partly explains why the distance to a rail station matters less here than it might elsewhere. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 014 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban area with genuinely affordable housing and excellent broadband — good if you're happy driving everywhere and value space over city-centre proximity. The school picture is a concern, with no nearby schools currently rated Good or Outstanding, so families should check catchments carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 014?
- A one-bed averages around £670 a month, a two-bed around £870, and a three-bed just over £1,050. Rents rose by close to 9% last year, so these figures are moving. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £2,424 a year on top.
- Is North Northamptonshire 014 safe?
- Broadly, yes. The crime rate runs at about 77 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is just below the UK national average of around 80. It's not notably safer or more dangerous than comparable suburban areas — about what you'd expect for a largely residential, car-oriented neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 014 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, London takes around 118 minutes and Birmingham around 155 minutes. The nearest mainline station is roughly 5.8 km away, so most people drive to it. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home, which softens the commuting picture considerably.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 014?
- A genuinely mixed population — roughly equal shares of under-18s, working-age adults, and retirees, which is unusual for a suburban area. Two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a stable, settled character. It's predominantly UK-born, with relatively low population turnover.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 014?
- There are 18 schools within typical catchment distance, but currently none are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national rate of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 4.9 km away. Families should check up-to-date Ofsted reports and consider transport links to schools in neighbouring towns.
- How good is the broadband in North Northamptonshire 014?
- Exceptional. Every premises in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and there are no properties below the Universal Service Obligation minimum speed. It's one of the best-connected rural-suburban areas in the East Midlands, which helps explain why nearly a quarter of residents work from home.