Moulton
West Northamptonshire 007 · 4 sub-areas · 6,628 residents
West Northamptonshire 007 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 6,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £940 a month — notably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area skews older and more settled than most, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or above.
Moulton 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 population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Moulton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; 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.
Moulton in West Northamptonshire
Living in Moulton
This part of West Northamptonshire has the feel of an established, owner-occupied community rather than a transient renting market. The population is older on average — more than a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and nearly a quarter are aged 50 to 64 — which shapes the pace and character of the area. It's quiet, stable, and predominantly home to people who've put down roots.
On cost, the neighbourhood sits comfortably below the national benchmark. A 2-bed runs around £940 a month, well under the UK median of roughly £1,200, and the median property price of around £274,000 means saving a deposit is more achievable here than in most of the south-east — around 4.1 years on a typical local salary. The trade-off is that rent still takes a significant bite: at around 49% of take-home pay, affordability is stretched even at these relatively modest rents.
The tenure mix tells you a lot about who lives here. Over eight in ten households own their home, and fewer than one in eight rent privately — this is not a neighbourhood defined by its rental stock. People who do rent are likely to find a market oriented around families and longer-term lets rather than short-cycle studio turnover.
For transport, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away in a straight line — about a 60-minute walk, so most residents drive. Car use dominates at nearly 63% of commuters, while almost a quarter work from home. Public transport use is minimal at under 4%. If you're relying on trains, factor in that journey and budget accordingly. For a more detailed look at streets and sub-areas, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 007 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled area that suits people looking for stability over buzz. Owner-occupation is high at nearly 84%, the area sits in the least deprived fifth of England, and greenspace is within about 370 metres on average. It won't suit renters who want a lively neighbourhood with good public transport, but for those who drive and value calm, it's a reasonable choice.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 007?
- A one-bedroom runs around £740 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £940, and a three-bedroom about £1,150. Rents rose about 4% in the past year. These are estimates scaled from local sale prices, as official rent data is only published at council level.
- Is West Northamptonshire 007 safe?
- Crime runs at around 79 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — essentially at the UK national average of about 80. The area has a low deprivation score (IMD decile 8.3), which typically correlates with lower serious crime. It's not a notable crime hotspot, but it's not especially low-crime either.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 007 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, London is around 112 minutes away and Birmingham around 122 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away, so most residents drive to it. Almost 63% of people here commute by car, and nearly a quarter work from home.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 007?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over a quarter of residents are 65 or older and another 22% are aged 50 to 64. More than eight in ten households own their home. It's one of the more age-skewed neighbourhoods in the region, with a notably small private rented sector.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 007?
- There are 69 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 73% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just under 1,800 metres away. The local Ofsted share is below the national average of around 89%, so it's worth researching individual schools before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in West Northamptonshire 007?
- The median property price is around £274,000. At current local salary levels, it takes roughly 4.1 years to save a deposit — relatively achievable compared to much of the south-east. Renting, however, takes about 49% of take-home pay, so saving while renting locally is a stretch.