Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley
West Northamptonshire 052 · 3 sub-areas · 6,520 residents
West Northamptonshire 052 is a suburban area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 6,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £940 a month — noticeably below the national median and reflecting the area's strongly owner-occupied, settled character. Nearly three in ten residents are over 65, making this one of the older-demographic pockets in the wider region.
Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley 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 Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley?
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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Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley in West Northamptonshire
Living in Kings Sutton, Greatworth & Evenley
This part of West Northamptonshire has the feel of an established, largely owner-occupied suburb rather than a transient rental district. Over seven in ten households own their home, which shapes the street-level character — quieter residential roads, a stable long-term population, and relatively few of the constant turnover you see in city-centre postcodes.
On cost, it sits comfortably below national benchmarks. A two-bedroom let runs around £940 a month, which undercuts the UK median two-bedroom rent by a meaningful margin. Rents did rise by about 4% over the past year, in line with broader regional trends, but the starting point remains accessible. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,487 a year — factor that in when comparing headline rents to somewhere with lower local authority charges.
The population skews noticeably older: nearly a quarter of residents are aged 50–64 and a further 23% are 65 or over. One-person households account for roughly a quarter of all homes. That demographic profile points to a neighbourhood that suits those looking for a settled, lower-density environment rather than a lively social scene near amenities.
Practically, getting around means having a car. Over 55% of residents commute by car, and public transport use is minimal at under 2%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away in a straight line — around a 57-minute walk, so driving or cycling to the station is the realistic option. Working from home is already the norm for more than a third of the workforce here, which softens the transport picture considerably. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 052 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're looking for. It's quiet, low-crime, and affordable relative to much of England — crime runs at roughly 39 per 1,000 residents, well under half the national rate. The trade-off is that it's car-dependent, with minimal public transport and few walkable amenities nearby. It suits those who value space and stability over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 052?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom around £940, and a three-bedroom around £1,150. These are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4% in the past year, so expect modest upward pressure.
- Is West Northamptonshire 052 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is well below the UK average of roughly 80. High owner-occupation and an older resident population tend to keep crime rates low, and that's the case here.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 052 to Birmingham?
- By public transport it takes around 115 minutes to Birmingham. Over a third of residents work from home, which softens the picture, but those who do commute out mostly drive — public transport use is under 2% of the workforce.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 052?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and more than seven in ten households own their home. It's a low-turnover, family-and-retiree area rather than a young-professional or student neighbourhood.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 052?
- There are only three schools within a typical 2 km catchment radius, so it's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings directly rather than relying on area averages. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 7.4 km away.
- How far is the nearest train station from West Northamptonshire 052?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.6 km away in a straight line — too far to walk conveniently. Most residents drive to the station. From there, Birmingham takes around 115 minutes and London around two hours by public transport.