Walgrave & Moulton
West Northamptonshire 003 · 6 sub-areas · 14,115 residents
West Northamptonshire 003 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 14,100 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — well below the UK national average for a 2-bed — and nearly eight in ten households here own their home outright or with a mortgage, giving it a distinctly settled, owner-occupied character compared to much of the region.
Walgrave & 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. 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 Walgrave & Moulton?
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; 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 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Walgrave & Moulton in West Northamptonshire
Living in Walgrave & Moulton
This part of West Northamptonshire sits firmly in owner-occupied, family territory. The streetscape leans towards semi-detached and detached homes rather than flats, and the population skew — with around one in five residents under 18 — tells you that families with children are the dominant household type. It's a quieter, more suburban stretch of West Northamptonshire, and that's precisely what draws people here.
Rents are competitive by any measure. A 2-bed runs about £942 a month, noticeably below the UK median for that size, and a 3-bed comes in at around £1,150. That said, rents rose around 4% last year, so the affordability advantage is gradually narrowing. For those buying, the median sale price is around £355,000 — and saving a deposit takes an estimated five and a half years on a typical local salary, which is moderate rather than painless.
The people here are predominantly long-term settlers: nearly 79% own their home, private renting accounts for only around one in eleven households, and social housing is similarly limited. The degree-qualified share sits at around 38%, slightly above the national average, and the area scores well on deprivation measures — it sits in the least-deprived two-fifths of neighbourhoods in England. Ethnic diversity is relatively low, with just over 90% of residents UK-born.
Practically speaking, this is car-dependent territory. Over half of residents commute by car, and just 1.5% use public transport — the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 7.3 km away in a straight line, around a 90-minute walk or a short drive. Working from home is common, with 38% of residents doing so, which softens the transport picture considerably. Full gigabit broadband covers the entire area, so remote workers are well served. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 003 a nice place to live?
- For families and settled owner-occupiers, it's a strong choice. The area sits in the least-deprived 20% of English neighbourhoods, nearly 79% of households own their home, and greenspace is within about 530 metres on average. The trade-off is car dependency and a schools picture that's below the national average for Good or Outstanding ratings.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 003?
- A one-bedroom averages around £742 a month, a two-bedroom around £942, and a three-bedroom around £1,150. These figures are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4% over the past year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 003 safe?
- The crime rate is around 92 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. However, the area scores very low on deprivation measures, which typically correlates with lower serious crime. It's not a high-crime area, but the rate is modestly above the national baseline.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 003 to major cities?
- By public transport, London is around two hours and 20 minutes away, Birmingham around two and a half hours. The area is very car-dependent — over 55% of residents drive to work — and the nearest rail station is roughly 7 km away. Working from home is common, with 38% of residents doing so.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 003?
- Mostly long-term owner-occupiers and families. Around 79% own their home, one in five residents is under 18, and the area has a low private-rental share of about 9%. It's a settled, relatively prosperous community with a degree-qualified share of around 38%.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 003?
- There are 26 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 31% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 4 km away. It's worth checking individual Ofsted ratings carefully before committing to this area for school catchment reasons.
- How affordable is buying a home in West Northamptonshire 003?
- The median sale price is around £355,000. On a typical local salary of about £33,000, saving a deposit takes an estimated five and a half years — moderate rather than painless, but better than many commuter-belt areas further south.