Kingsley Park & Racecourse
West Northamptonshire 025 · 4 sub-areas · 6,518 residents
West Northamptonshire 025 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 6,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £942 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a two-bed — though rents have been climbing, up around 4% in the past year. Over half of residents own their home, giving the area a settled, owner-occupier feel.
Kingsley Park & Racecourse 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Kingsley Park & Racecourse?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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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Kingsley Park & Racecourse in West Northamptonshire
Living in Kingsley Park & Racecourse
This part of West Northamptonshire has a distinctly suburban character — more than half of households own their home, and the population skews toward families and couples rather than the transient renters you'd find closer to a city centre. Greenspace is genuinely accessible here: the nearest park or open space is around 300 metres away on average, and roughly half of residents are within easy walking distance of greenspace, which makes a real difference day to day.
On rent, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the market. A two-bedroom home at around £942 a month is well below the UK median for a two-bed, and even a three-bedroom comes in at about £1,150 — reasonable for a family that needs the space. The median house price is around £258,000, and with a deposit-saving timeline of under four years at the median salary, buying is within reach for dual-income households in a way it simply isn't in many other parts of England.
The population is a fairly broad mix — roughly a quarter are aged 18 to 34, with a similar share in the 35 to 49 bracket. There's a meaningful one-person household contingent at around 36%, but also a solid 16% of households made up of couples with children. Around 71% of residents were born in the UK, with an ethnic diversity index of 34, making this a moderately diverse area by national standards.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 2.3 km away — roughly a 28-minute walk, or a short drive. Public transport use is low (only around 7% commute by public transport), while car use dominates at over half of residents. Working from home is common too, with nearly a quarter of residents doing so. Broadband coverage is strong — 100% gigabit-capable, with no premises below the minimum upload/download standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 025 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with good greenspace access — around half of residents are within easy walking distance of parks. Rents are affordable by national standards, and broadband is excellent. The trade-off is a higher-than-average crime rate and below-average Ofsted ratings among local schools.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 025?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom around £1,150. These are estimates scaled from county-level data. Rents rose roughly 4% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds around £207 a month on top.
- Is West Northamptonshire 025 safe?
- Crime runs at around 170 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average of about 80 per 1,000. It's not an unusually dangerous place to live, but the rate is elevated compared with quieter suburban areas. Deprivation levels (IMD decile around 3.5) partly explain the gap.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 025 to the city centre?
- Most residents drive — over half commute by car. The nearest rail station is about 2.3 km away. By public transport, London takes around 78 minutes and Birmingham around 88 minutes. There's no metro or tram service nearby, so a car makes day-to-day life significantly easier.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 025?
- A fairly broad mix. Around a quarter are aged 18 to 34, with a similar share in the 35 to 49 bracket. Over half of households own their home. About 36% are single-person households. Around 31% hold a degree, and nearly a quarter work from home — suggesting a meaningful professional contingent.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 025?
- There are 96 schools within typical catchment distance — plenty of choice. Around 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.5 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings directly before committing to a move.
- Is it easy to buy a home in West Northamptonshire 025?
- More achievable than in many parts of England. The median house price is around £258,000, and at the local median salary the deposit-saving timeline is under four years. For dual-income households, getting onto the ladder here is realistic in a way it isn't closer to London or in larger cities.