Boughton
West Northamptonshire 006 · 4 sub-areas · 7,793 residents
West Northamptonshire 006 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 7,800 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and over three-quarters of residents own their homes, giving this area a settled, owner-occupied character that sets it apart from much of the surrounding region.
Boughton is a mid-density neighbourhood of West 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 Boughton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 £1,070 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Boughton in West Northamptonshire
Living in Boughton
This part of West Northamptonshire has a firmly suburban feel. The high rate of home ownership — nearly three in four households own their property — signals a community that's largely put down roots. It's not an area in flux; it's one where people tend to stay, and the demographic mix reflects that: a meaningful share of families with children alongside a sizeable proportion of older residents.
Rent here is relatively affordable by national standards. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £942 a month, well under the UK median of roughly £1,200, and a three-bedroom reaches about £1,150. For buyers, the median sale price sits at around £267,000, and a typical deposit takes about four years to save on a local salary — competitive compared to much of the South East.
The area skews towards working-age households and families. Around one in five households is a couple with children, and just over a fifth of residents are under 18 — slightly above what you'd find in many urban neighbourhoods. About a quarter of residents are single-person households. The degree-qualification rate stands at around 27%, roughly in line with the national average, and unemployment is low at 3.5%.
Practically speaking, this is car territory. Around 60% of residents commute by car, and public transport accounts for only 6% of journeys — so if you don't drive, factor that in carefully. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away in a straight line, about a 50-minute walk or a short drive. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 006 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with relatively low crime and affordable rents by national standards. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, public transport is limited, and fewer than half of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding — so it suits people who drive and are willing to research specific schools carefully.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 006?
- A one-bedroom home runs about £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom approximately £1,150. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4% over the past year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 006 safe?
- The crime rate is around 68 per 1,000 residents annually, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area falls in the less deprived 30% of English neighbourhoods, which typically correlates with a calmer overall picture.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 006 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, London takes just over 100 minutes and Birmingham around 112 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 km away — a short drive or about 50 minutes on foot. Most residents commute by car; only around 6% use public transport.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 006?
- Predominantly owner-occupiers — nearly three in four households own their home. There's a solid family presence, with about one in five households being a couple with children and over a fifth of residents under 18. Around a quarter of households are single-person, and the area has a moderate degree-qualification rate of about 27%.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 006?
- There are 65 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.8 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted reports rather than relying on the area average.
- How does buying compare to renting in West Northamptonshire 006?
- The median sale price is around £267,000, and a typical deposit takes about four years to save on a local salary — relatively accessible compared to much of southern England. With 75% of residents already owning, it's clearly an area where buying is the dominant tenure.