St Michael's Road
West Northamptonshire 031 · 4 sub-areas · 9,476 residents
West Northamptonshire 031 is a neighbourhood within West Northamptonshire, home to around 9,500 people, with a notably young population and a high proportion of private renters. A typical two-bedroom flat runs about £942 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though rents rose around 4% last year. The area has a high ethnic diversity index and an unusually low rate of owner-occupation for the region.
St Michael's Road 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 young, with a high concentration of 18- to 34-year-olds; the rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
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What's it like to live in St Michael's Road?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 25 restaurants and 16 pubs in five minutes; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
St Michael's Road in West Northamptonshire
Living in St Michael's Road
This part of West Northamptonshire stands out for its demographic youth. Nearly four in ten residents are aged 18 to 34 — a share that shapes the character of the neighbourhood considerably. Single-person households make up around a third of all homes, and six in ten properties are privately rented, which is well above the national norm. That tenure mix gives the area an energy typical of places where people are early in their housing journey rather than settled long-term.
Costs here are genuinely modest by national standards. A two-bedroom home lets for around £942 a month — noticeably below the UK median of around £1,200 — and even a three-bedroom comes in at roughly £1,150. House prices have a median around £182,000, and the typical renter would need about 2.7 years of saving to put together a deposit. That's a relatively short runway compared with much of England. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,487 a year.
The population is ethnically diverse, with a diversity index of 51, and less than half of residents were born in the UK — figures that reflect the kinds of communities that tend to congregate around affordable, well-connected urban areas. The degree-holder share sits at around 32%, above what you'd expect in many comparable towns. Unemployment on the claimant measure is 3.5%, which is moderate rather than alarming.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.4 km away — about a 17-minute walk — and London is reachable in just over an hour by public transport. Over 43% of residents commute by car, and just under 15% use public transport. Broadband coverage is 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more granular picture.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 031 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want affordable rents, good broadband, and fast rail access to London, it works well. The area is young and diverse, with a lively private rental market. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and a below-average share of highly-rated schools nearby — so families may want to look carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 031?
- A one-bedroom flat averages around £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,150. All are below the UK median. Rents rose about 4% last year. Note these are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices.
- Is West Northamptonshire 031 safe?
- Crime runs at around 174 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — more than double the national average of roughly 80. That's worth taking seriously. The area's young, transient and heavily rented population partly explains the elevated rate, but it's still a meaningful consideration. Risk varies by street, so check the sub-areas section for a more local picture.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 031 to London?
- Around 67 minutes by public transport — one of the faster connections for a town at this price level. The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.4 km away, roughly a 17-minute walk. Birmingham is around 77 minutes by rail. Over 43% of residents drive to work, so car commuters have good motorway access too.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 031?
- Predominantly young private renters — nearly 40% of residents are aged 18 to 34, and 60% of homes are rented privately. It's an ethnically diverse area with a significant international community; fewer than half of residents were born in the UK. Around a third have a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 031?
- There are 77 schools within 2 km, but only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2.7 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings and catchment maps via the West Northamptonshire council admissions portal before deciding on a specific street.
- How affordable is buying a home in West Northamptonshire 031?
- The median house price is around £182,000, and the typical renter would need about 2.7 years of saving to put together a deposit. That's a relatively short timeline by English standards. Rents currently take up around 49% of typical take-home pay, so saving while renting is tight but not impossible.