Long Buckby West & Weedon
West Northamptonshire 027 · 4 sub-areas · 7,717 residents
West Northamptonshire 027 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and the area leans older and more owner-occupied than the surrounding region, with nearly seven in ten households owning their home.
Long Buckby West & Weedon is a green, lower-density part of West Northamptonshire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Long Buckby West & Weedon?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Long Buckby West & Weedon in West Northamptonshire
Living in Long Buckby West & Weedon
This part of West Northamptonshire sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. Around 70% of households own their home, which shapes the feel of the streets — quieter, more settled, fewer transient faces than you'd find in the rental-heavy parts of Northampton town itself. Greenspace is genuinely close: the nearest patch is under 350 metres away on average, and nearly six in ten households can reach a green area on foot.
On costs, this neighbourhood is noticeably affordable by national standards. A two-bedroom home runs about £942 a month, well under the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. Three-bedroom properties sit at roughly £1,150 — which is competitive for a semi-rural edge of a county town. The trade-off is that rent still takes a substantial chunk of take-home pay: at around 49% of a typical resident's net income, affordability is stretched even at these relatively modest prices.
The population skews older. Nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and the 50–64 bracket adds another 22% on top. Younger adults — the 18–34 age group — make up only around 16% of the neighbourhood. Families with children are present but not dominant, accounting for roughly 18% of households. The ethnic diversity index is low at 7.2, and around 94% of residents were born in the UK.
Getting around relies almost entirely on the car: over 56% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for only about 1% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away — around a 60-minute walk, so you'll need a car or bus connection to reach it. That said, broadband infrastructure is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage and no properties falling below the minimum standard — which partly explains why over a third of residents work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 027 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood with good greenspace access and low crime by national standards. The trade-off is limited public transport and a relatively thin selection of highly-rated local schools. It suits people who are happy driving and don't need to commute to a major city regularly.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 027?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £742 a month, a two-bedroom about £942, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,150. These are estimates based on county-level data scaled using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4% over the past year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 027 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The area records around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents annually — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a quieter, owner-occupied neighbourhood, which typically correlates with lower crime levels.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 027 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham takes around 111 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 km away, so you'll need to drive or take a bus to reach it first. Over half of residents here commute by car rather than public transport.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 027?
- Mostly older, settled residents — nearly a quarter are 65 or over, and 70% own their home. Younger adults make up a relatively small share. It's a low-diversity area, with around 94% of residents born in the UK, and a significant proportion working from home.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 027?
- There are six schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 24% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 7 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings directly before making decisions.
- How good is broadband in West Northamptonshire 027?
- Excellent. Every premises in the area has access to gigabit-capable broadband, and none fall below the minimum standard. That's likely one reason why over a third of residents work from home.