Westone
West Northamptonshire 018 · 3 sub-areas · 6,195 residents
West Northamptonshire 018 is a residential area within West Northamptonshire, home to around 6,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £942 a month — notably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the neighbourhood skews older and more owner-occupied than the regional norm, with over seven in ten households owning their home.
Westone 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 Westone?
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 3 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Westone in West Northamptonshire
Living in Westone
This part of West Northamptonshire is quiet, settled, and heavily owner-occupied — the kind of area where people tend to stay rather than pass through. Over 71% of households own their home, and the age profile is spread fairly evenly across the decades, with a meaningful share of residents aged 65 and over (around one in five). It doesn't have the transient feel of a student neighbourhood or a fast-gentrifying urban quarter; it's more stable than that.
Rent sits at a level that looks reasonable by national standards. A one-bed runs around £742 a month, a two-bed about £942, and a three-bed £1,150 — all meaningfully below the UK median 2-bed rent of roughly £1,200. Rents did rise about 4% last year, so it's not immune to wider market pressure, but the base level remains accessible. The bigger cost question is council tax, which comes to around £2,487 a year at Band D — worth factoring into monthly budgets alongside rent.
The area is predominantly car-dependent: nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and only around 4.5% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.3 km away in a straight line — about a 54-minute walk, so realistically you'd drive or cycle to it. There's no metro or tram network within realistic reach. Working from home is common here, with nearly a quarter of residents doing so — which goes some way to explaining why the low public-transport share doesn't seem to bother people much.
On the greenspace front, it's reasonably well served — the nearest open space is around 357 metres away, and just over a third of residents live within a short walk of usable greenspace. For a neighbourhood that's largely residential and suburban in character, that's a practical rather than spectacular offer. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is West Northamptonshire 018 a nice place to live?
- It's a stable, quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with a crime rate well below the national average and decent greenspace access. It suits people who want a settled, suburban environment rather than an urban buzz. The trade-off is limited public transport and a need for a car to get around comfortably.
- What is the rent in West Northamptonshire 018?
- A one-bed runs around £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 roughly 4% over the past year.
- Is West Northamptonshire 018 safe?
- Relatively, yes. The crime rate is around 63.5 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — noticeably below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area sits in the less-deprived half of English neighbourhoods, which tends to correlate with lower acquisitive crime.
- What's the commute from West Northamptonshire 018 to a major city?
- By public transport, the nearest major employment hub is around 104 minutes away. The rail station is approximately 4.3 km away, so you'd need to drive or cycle to it. Nearly a quarter of residents work from home, which helps offset the limited transport links.
- Who lives in West Northamptonshire 018?
- Mostly older, settled owner-occupiers. Over 71% own their home, around one in five residents is 65 or over, and private renters make up only 13% of households. It's not a neighbourhood that attracts many younger renters or students.
- What schools are near West Northamptonshire 018?
- There are 60 schools within a typical 2 km catchment radius. Around 68% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national share of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 913 metres away. Check the West Northamptonshire admissions guide to confirm specific catchments.
- How does rent in West Northamptonshire 018 compare to the UK average?
- It's below the national median. The UK median two-bed rent is around £1,200 a month; here it's about £942. That makes it a relatively affordable option, though council tax of around £2,487 a year (Band D) adds a meaningful cost on top.