Braunston & Crick
West Northamptonshire 004 · 5 sub-areas · 8,706 residents
West Northamptonshire 004 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 8,700 people and skewing noticeably older than most comparable neighbourhoods. A typical two-bedroom home lets for around £942 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents are climbing, up around 4% in the past year. Nearly four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Braunston & Crick 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. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Braunston & Crick?
Greenspace is reachable but isn't on the immediate doorstep — most residents walk a few blocks to reach a park; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; 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 £1,070 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Braunston & Crick in West Northamptonshire
Living in Braunston & Crick
This part of West Northamptonshire is a settled, largely owner-occupied area with a demographic profile that stands out across the region. Over 46% of residents are aged 50 or above, which shapes the day-to-day feel — quieter streets, established households, relatively low turnover. It's not a neighbourhood in transition; it's one that's been the same for a long time, and many residents seem to prefer it that way.
On cost, it sits at the affordable end of the regional picture. You'll pay around £942 a month for a two-bedroom home, and a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,150 — both well under the UK national median for those sizes. The trade-off is that public transport is almost non-existent here: only around 1% of residents commute by public transport, and more than half drive to work. Just over 39% work from home, which partly explains why the area functions well despite limited rail access.
The nearest mainline rail station is about 6.4 km away as the crow flies. Birmingham is the closest major employment hub by public transport, at around two hours. That makes this a place for people who don't need to commute daily, or who have a car and are comfortable with longer journeys when needed.
The area scores well on deprivation — an IMD decile of 7 puts it in the less-deprived 30% of neighbourhoods nationally. Greenspace is accessible too: the nearest green space is under 600 metres away on average, and around 41% of the area is within easy walking distance of a park or open land. Broadband is excellent, with 99% gigabit coverage and no properties below the universal service obligation threshold.
For the sub-areas and streets within West Northamptonshire 004, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 004 a nice place to live?
- For the right person, yes. It's a quiet, settled, owner-occupied area with low crime and good greenspace access. The trade-off is limited public transport and a school catchment picture that needs checking carefully. It suits people who work from home or are happy to drive, and who prefer established neighbourhoods over busier urban ones.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 004?
- A one-bedroom runs around £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,150. These are neighbourhood-level estimates scaled from regional data. Rents have risen about 4% in the past year, but they remain well below the UK median for equivalent property sizes.
- Is West Northamptonshire 004 safe?
- It's relatively safe. The area records around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The low deprivation score — in the less-deprived 30% of neighbourhoods nationally — supports that picture. It's not crime-free, but it sits comfortably on the safer end of the spectrum.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 004 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around two hours away. The nearest mainline rail station is about 6.4 km away, making it a drive to the platform for most residents. Over half of residents commute by car, and around 40% work from home — which is why the limited rail access doesn't appear to be a dealbreaker for many people here.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 004?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or above, and 78% own their home. It's not a neighbourhood with a large young professional or student population. One-person households make up around a quarter of all homes, suggesting a fair number of older singles and widowed residents.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 004?
- There are seven schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 9% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 4.8 km away. Families should check individual Ofsted reports for the closest schools before making decisions based on the aggregate figure.
- How good is broadband in West Northamptonshire 004?
- Excellent. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 99% of properties, and no addresses fall below the universal service obligation minimum. For the large share of residents who work from home, connectivity isn't a concern here.