Daventry South & Southbrook
West Northamptonshire 022 · 4 sub-areas · 7,202 residents
West Northamptonshire 022 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 7,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — though nearly half of take-home pay still goes on rent at that level, which reflects how far local wages stretch rather than any particular bargain.
Daventry South & Southbrook 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 demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Daventry South & Southbrook?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Daventry South & Southbrook in West Northamptonshire
Living in Daventry South & Southbrook
This part of West Northamptonshire is predominantly residential in character, with a mix of owned and rented homes spread across a largely car-dependent area. Over half of residents own their home outright or with a mortgage, and the neighbourhood has a noticeably higher social housing share than many comparable areas — nearly three in ten homes are social rented, which shapes the community profile and keeps the lower end of the private rental market relatively accessible.
On cost, this area sits at the affordable end of the regional picture. A 2-bed at around £942 a month is well below what you'd pay in most of the South East, though the rent-to-income ratio of close to 49% signals that local wages are modest — the median resident salary is around £33,000 a year. The deposit hurdle is relatively low too: at around 3.5 years' saving, it's meaningfully shorter than the national picture in high-pressure markets.
The population skews younger than you might expect for a suburban area. Around a quarter of residents are under 18, and almost another quarter are aged 18 to 34, making this a neighbourhood with a lot of families and younger adults. Single-person households account for just over a quarter of all homes. The degree-qualification rate, at around 22%, is below the national average, which aligns with the employment and salary profile.
Practically speaking, this area is built around the car — nearly two in three residents drive to work, and public transport covers just 1.3% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 7,400 metres away in a straight line, which translates to a significant journey on foot; most people will drive to it. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 022 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable relative to much of England, with a strong community feel and good broadband. The trade-off is limited public transport, a below-average school rating profile, and a reliance on the car for almost everything. If you work from home or drive, it's a practical and reasonably priced option.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 022?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £742 a month, a two-bed around £942, and a three-bed roughly £1,150. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4% over the past year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 022 safe?
- Crime runs at about 86 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, slightly above the UK average of around 80. It's not among the most troubled areas, but it's not the quietest either. The deprivation profile suggests some economic pressure in parts, which tends to push crime rates modestly upward.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 022 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 140 minutes — a significant journey. Most residents drive, and the area is structured around car use rather than rail commuting. The nearest mainline station is roughly 7,400 metres away, so you'd drive to it rather than walk.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 022?
- A younger-than-average community — nearly half the population is under 35 — with a notable share of social renters (around 28%) alongside owner-occupiers. Many households are families with children. The area has a modest degree-qualification rate and median earnings of around £33,000 a year.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 022?
- There are 30 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 47% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 4,555 metres away. It's worth checking Ofsted directly for the most current ratings on specific schools.
- How good is broadband in West Northamptonshire 022?
- Excellent — 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the universal service obligation. For anyone working from home, connectivity here is genuinely strong, which is notable given the area's limited public transport options.