Cliftonville & Rushmere
West Northamptonshire 034 · 5 sub-areas · 10,126 residents
West Northamptonshire 034 is a neighbourhood within West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands, home to around 10,100 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £942 a month — notably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — though rents have been climbing, up around 4% in the past year. The area skews young, with over a third of residents aged 18 to 34.
Cliftonville & Rushmere 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 young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Cliftonville & Rushmere?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 22 restaurants and 6 pubs in five minutes; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Cliftonville & Rushmere in West Northamptonshire
Living in Cliftonville & Rushmere
This part of West Northamptonshire has a noticeably young character. Around 36% of residents are between 18 and 34 — a share that shapes everything from the pace of the local rental market to the mix of local amenities. It's a renting-heavy area: nearly 45% of homes are privately rented and a further 21% are social housing, meaning owner-occupiers are a minority at around one in three households. Single-person households make up 40% of the total, so this isn't primarily family territory.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the regional spectrum. A 2-bed comes in at roughly £942 a month, well under the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. That said, affordability is still stretched — rent takes up nearly half (49%) of a typical resident's take-home pay, which is a significant commitment on a local median salary of around £33,000 a year. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,487 annually on top.
The area has a meaningful ethnic diversity index of around 50, and just 58% of residents were born in the UK — so this is a more cosmopolitan community than many East Midlands neighbourhoods of this size. The degree-holder share sits at 34%, roughly in line with urban averages, suggesting a mix of professional and non-professional households living side by side.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.7 km away — about a 22-minute walk — and public transport use is low at just over 10% of commuters. Most people here drive (41%), and a notable 21% work from home. Gigabit broadband is available to 93% of properties, which makes remote working a realistic option for most residents. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 034 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are affordable compared to much of the South, broadband is excellent, and the population skews young. The trade-off is a crime rate well above the national average and a relatively low share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits renters who want space for money and can work from home.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 034?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom around £1,150. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents rose roughly 4% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds about £2,487 a year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 034 safe?
- The crime rate here is around 347 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — significantly higher than the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in roughly the third deprivation decile nationally. Crime levels vary within the neighbourhood, so it's worth checking specific streets if safety is a concern.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 034 to London?
- By public transport, London is around 72 minutes away — making it a feasible commute for those who only need to go in a few days a week. Birmingham is roughly 82 minutes by rail or bus. The nearest mainline station is about 1.7 km from a typical address, around a 22-minute walk.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 034?
- Predominantly young adults — around 36% of residents are aged 18 to 34. Single-person households make up 40% of the total. Most people rent privately (45%), with a further 21% in social housing. It's a more diverse community than many East Midlands areas, with a diversity index of around 50 and 58% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 034?
- There are 66 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.7 km away. Check your specific catchment with West Northamptonshire Council before making a decision based on school quality.
- How affordable is buying a home in West Northamptonshire 034?
- The median sale price here is around £191,000 — relatively accessible by national standards. A typical resident could save a 10% deposit in under three years, which puts this among the more purchasable markets in the East Midlands. Private renting is still the dominant tenure at 45%, suggesting many residents aren't at that stage yet.