Long Buckby East & Ravensthorpe
West Northamptonshire 005 · 5 sub-areas · 10,121 residents
West Northamptonshire 005 is a largely residential pocket of West Northamptonshire, home to around 10,100 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £940 a month, noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed. Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure here, with over three-quarters of households owning their home.
Long Buckby East & Ravensthorpe 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 Long Buckby East & Ravensthorpe?
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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Long Buckby East & Ravensthorpe in West Northamptonshire
Living in Long Buckby East & Ravensthorpe
This part of West Northamptonshire reads more like settled suburbia than a commuter corridor. The area is heavily owner-occupied — around 77% of households own their home — which gives it a stable, unhurried character quite different from the more transient rental markets in nearby towns. Greenspace is within reach, though you'll typically walk around 1.1 km to the nearest park or open space.
Rent here sits well below the national 2-bed median of around £1,200 a month. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £940, and a three-bedroom comes in around £1,150 — making this one of the more affordable options within the wider West Northamptonshire area. That said, rents rose 4.1% over the past year, so affordability is slowly tightening. Buying is feasible but not cheap: the median sale price is around £409,000, translating to roughly 6.2 years of saving to reach a deposit.
The population skews noticeably older than you'd expect in a city neighbourhood. The 50–64 cohort makes up nearly a quarter of residents, and those aged 65 and over account for another 21%. Families with children are well represented too — around 23% of households are couples with children. By contrast, the 18–34 age group makes up under 16%, so this isn't a place that draws young renters in large numbers.
On a practical level, the area is car-dependent. Around 52% of residents travel to work by car, and only 1.4% use public transport for their commute — a striking figure. The nearest rail station is roughly 5.3 km away (a straight-line distance that works out to around a 66-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a bus connection to reach it). Working from home is common: nearly 42% of residents do so, which partly explains the low public-transport uptake. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban area that suits owner-occupiers and families well. Crime is noticeably below the national average, greenspace is within reach, and the majority of residents own their homes. It's not a place that draws young renters or those who rely on public transport — but for those working from home or happy driving, it's a calm and affordable option.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 005?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom about £940, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,150. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose 4.1% in the past year, so expect gradual increases.
- Is West Northamptonshire 005 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents annually, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The high owner-occupation rate and low deprivation score (IMD decile 8 out of 10) both point to a stable, lower-crime neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 005 to Birmingham or London?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 115 minutes and London around 135 minutes. The nearest rail station is roughly 5.3 km away, so you'll need a car or bus to reach it. Most residents here drive to work or work from home — only 1.4% commute by public transport.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 005?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. The over-50s make up nearly half the population, with the 50–64 bracket the largest single cohort. Around 77% of households own their home, and almost 42% of residents work from home. It's a quiet, family-and-retiree-oriented area rather than a young professional hub.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 005?
- There are 6 schools within 2 km of most residents, but only around 32% are rated Good or Outstanding — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 7 km away. If school quality is a top priority, checking individual catchment boundaries carefully is essential.