House prices in North Northamptonshire
The median price paid for a home in North Northamptonshire was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,596 sales. House prices in North Northamptonshire fell 2.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 11.1% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in North Northamptonshire was 5% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in North Northamptonshire was £992 a month in August 2026, 5.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). North Northamptonshire had 8.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where North Northamptonshire stands out
- North Northamptonshire has the 47th highest share of premises able to get gigabit broadband of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: 95.3%.
House prices in North Northamptonshire
The median price paid in North Northamptonshire was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 4,596 sales, or £2,895 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £365,000 | 1,355 | £3,189 | +1.1% | +11.4% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £245,000 | 1,632 | £2,966 | 0.0% | +15.3% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £199,972 | 1,318 | £2,449 | −0.0% | +14.9% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £127,000 | 291 | £2,243 | −4.2% | +8.6% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Northamptonshire | £250,000 | −2.0% | +11.1% | £2,895 | −1.0% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in North Northamptonshire sold for a median £2,895 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 4% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
North Northamptonshire has the 125th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.0% change over the year is the 80th biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 13th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Broadband and mobile in North Northamptonshire
95.3% of premises in North Northamptonshire can get gigabit broadband and 99.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 88.6% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 47th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
86.1% of premises in North Northamptonshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Rents in North Northamptonshire
The average private rent in North Northamptonshire was £992 a month in August 2026, 5.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in North Northamptonshire are 37.0% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
North Northamptonshire has the 145th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in North Northamptonshire
4,078 homes were sold in North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.09 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in North Northamptonshire were 0.8% down on the year before and 30.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 121st most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 14th fewest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in North Northamptonshire
The police recorded 29,702 crimes in North Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in North Northamptonshire fell 0.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 3.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.17 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.67 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.94 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.42 |
North Northamptonshire has the 125th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 12th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in North Northamptonshire
North Northamptonshire is the 137th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 160th |
| Income | 136th |
| Employment | 156th |
| Education and skills | 88th |
| Health | 130th |
| Crime | 132nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 221st |
| Living environment | 242nd |
People moving in and out in North Northamptonshire
In the year ending June 2025, 18,012 people moved to North Northamptonshire from elsewhere in the UK and 14,560 moved away, a net gain of 3,451 (9.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- West Northamptonshire 3,060
- Bedford 1,030
- Milton Keynes 792
Most moved out to
- West Northamptonshire 2,222
- Harborough 577
- Bedford 423
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about North Northamptonshire
How much does a house cost in North Northamptonshire?
The median price paid for a home in North Northamptonshire was £250,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £365,000; semi-detached £245,000; terraced £199,972; flats £127,000.
Are house prices in North Northamptonshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in North Northamptonshire fell 2.0%, and over five years it rose 11.1%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in North Northamptonshire?
The average private rent in North Northamptonshire was £992 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £683; 2 bed £882; 3 bed £1,067; 4+ bed £1,528.
Is North Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
North Northamptonshire had 8.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 125th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in North Northamptonshire?
88.6% of premises in North Northamptonshire can get full fibre and 95.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Harborough 23 km
- Rutland 25 km
- Bedford 28 km
- Huntingdonshire 29 km
- Peterborough 31 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.