West Northamptonshire NN5
West Northamptonshire 035 · 4 sub-areas · 8,581 residents
West Northamptonshire 035 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 8,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed and reasonably affordable for the region. With nearly all residents within easy reach of green space and full gigabit broadband coverage, it's a practical rather than flashy place to put down roots.
West Northamptonshire NN5 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. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in West Northamptonshire NN5?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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; 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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West Northamptonshire NN5 in West Northamptonshire
Living in West Northamptonshire NN5
This part of West Northamptonshire has a distinctly family-oriented feel. Just over a quarter of households are couples with children, and nearly three in ten residents are under 18 — both figures point to an area where family life shapes the rhythm of the streets. Green space is genuinely close at hand: around 91% of residents are within a short walk of a park or open area, with the nearest greenspace averaging just 157 metres away.
On cost, it sits comfortably below what you'd pay across much of southern England. A one-bed starts at roughly £742 a month, a two-bed at £942, and a three-bed at around £1,150. Rents rose about 4% over the past year, in line with the broader regional trend. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,487 a year — worth factoring in. The median house price is around £281,000, and the typical deposit can be saved in about four years on local earnings, which is a reasonable position compared to many commuter-belt areas.
Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure here: around 57% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage. Private renters make up roughly 19% and social renters about 18%, so the area has a reasonably balanced mix. With a degree-level qualification rate of 38%, the resident base skews educated, and the unemployment claimant rate sits at 3.5% — broadly in line with national norms.
Getting around is almost entirely car-dependent: around 57% of residents drive to work, and only 3% use public transport for commuting. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 37-minute walk, so you'd want a car or a bike to reach it. Broadband infrastructure is strong, with 100% gigabit coverage, which supports the 34% of residents who work from home. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 035 a nice place to live?
- It's a practical, family-oriented area with good green space access and affordable rents by national standards. The crime rate is above average — around 117 per 1,000 residents a year — so it's not without downsides, but the strong broadband, decent owner-occupation levels and family-friendly demographics make it a reasonable base, particularly if you work from home or can reach the rail station by car.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 035?
- A one-bed averages roughly £742 a month, a two-bed about £942, and a three-bed around £1,150. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 4% over the past year. At these levels, rent-to-income runs to nearly half of take-home pay, so affordability is real but not effortless.
- Is West Northamptonshire 035 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 117 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not an area with acute safety concerns, but it's higher than comparable settled residential areas. Checking street-level data on Police.uk before choosing a specific street is sensible.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 035 to major cities?
- By public transport, London is around 88 minutes away and Birmingham around 98 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away, so you'll need a car or bike to reach it. Most residents drive — around 57% commute by car — and a third work from home, which reduces the pressure on public transport links.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 035?
- Mostly families and younger households. Nearly 30% of residents are under 18, and couples with children make up over a quarter of all households. Owner-occupation is the majority at 57%, with social and private renters each around 18%. About 38% of residents hold a degree-level qualification, and the area has a moderate ethnic diversity index of 33.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 035?
- There are 34 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 62% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of roughly 89%, so the local offer is more variable than average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.4 km away. Check individual school admissions policies and catchment boundaries through the DfE school finder before committing to a particular street.
- How good is broadband in West Northamptonshire 035?
- Excellent. The area has 100% gigabit broadband coverage and no properties below the universal service obligation minimum. Given that around a third of residents work from home, the infrastructure holds up well for remote workers.