Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham
North Northamptonshire 002 · 4 sub-areas · 7,269 residents
North Northamptonshire 002 is a largely residential area within North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 7,300 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £870 a month — noticeably below the national average for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and more settled than many comparable parts of the region.
Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham 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 Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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.
Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham in North Northamptonshire
Living in Rowlett, Gretton & Cottingham
This part of North Northamptonshire has the feel of a place where people put down roots. Owner-occupation is high — nearly two in three households own their home — and the age profile tilts towards the 50-plus bracket, which accounts for well over 40% of residents. That tends to mean quieter streets, more established communities, and less of the churn you get in areas dominated by renters.
On rent, this area sits below the national baseline. A 2-bed runs around £870 a month, which is meaningfully less than the UK-wide median of roughly £1,200 for the same size property. Even a 3-bed comes in at just over £1,000. For anyone priced out of larger cities, that gap is real money. The trade-off is connectivity — public transport options are limited, and the vast majority of residents (nearly two in three) commute by car.
The demographic picture is notably stable. Ethnic diversity is low, with over 85% of residents born in the UK, and the population skews towards older working-age and retirement-age groups. Families with children make up roughly one in five households, and there's a meaningful share of social housing — around 18% — alongside a similar proportion renting privately.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — around a 38-minute walk, so you'd typically drive or cycle. From there, the rail journey to London takes around an hour and 50 minutes by public transport. Broadband is solid, with nearly 78% of premises able to access gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this area breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is North Northamptonshire 002 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want affordable rents, a settled community, and a quieter pace of life, it works well. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school catchment that underperforms on Ofsted ratings. It suits people who drive and aren't reliant on rail or bus commutes for daily life.
- What is the rent in North Northamptonshire 002?
- A 1-bed typically costs around £670 a month, a 2-bed around £870, and a 3-bed just over £1,050. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents have risen around 9% over the past year, so prices are moving, but they remain well below the national average.
- Is North Northamptonshire 002 safe?
- Crime runs at around 66 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's settled, owner-occupied character tends to keep crime rates lower. It's not the quietest neighbourhood in England, but it sits comfortably below the national baseline.
- What's the commute from North Northamptonshire 002 to the city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 63% commute by car. The nearest rail station is about 3 km away. By public transport, London is roughly an hour and 50 minutes, Birmingham around two hours and eight minutes. Public transport accounts for just 1.4% of commutes, so if you don't drive, options are very limited.
- Who lives in North Northamptonshire 002?
- Mostly older, settled residents — the 50-to-64 age group is the largest cohort, and nearly two in three households own their home. Families with children make up around one in five households. It's a low-turnover community with modest ethnic diversity and a mix of private renters, social tenants, and owner-occupiers.
- What schools are near North Northamptonshire 002?
- There are 19 schools within roughly 2 km of typical residents, but only around 12% of them are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 12.6 km away. Parents prioritising school quality should research specific options carefully and factor in travel.
- How affordable is buying a home in North Northamptonshire 002?
- The median sale price is around £255,000. On a typical local salary of around £33,000, it takes under four years to save a standard deposit — one of the more manageable ratios in the region. Renting, however, absorbs around 45% of take-home pay, which is high relative to local incomes.