House prices in West Northamptonshire
The median price paid for a home in West Northamptonshire was £282,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,236 sales. House prices in West Northamptonshire fell 2.8% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in West Northamptonshire was 19% higher than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in West Northamptonshire was £1,084 a month in August 2026, 3.3% up on a year earlier (ONS). West Northamptonshire had 8.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in West Northamptonshire
The median price paid in West Northamptonshire was £282,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 5,236 sales, or £3,294 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £415,000 | 1,619 | £3,596 | −2.4% | +7.8% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £279,995 | 1,627 | £3,434 | −0.8% | +12.0% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £230,000 | 1,551 | £2,757 | 0.0% | +12.2% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £144,500 | 439 | £2,444 | −0.3% | +6.6% | £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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | £282,000 | −2.8% | +7.4% | £3,294 | −0.6% |
| 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 West Northamptonshire sold for a median £3,294 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 18% higher than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
West Northamptonshire has the 158th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its −2.8% change over the year is the 53rd biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 7th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in West Northamptonshire
The average private rent in West Northamptonshire was £1,084 a month in August 2026, 3.3% up on a year earlier. Rents in West Northamptonshire are 29.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
West Northamptonshire has the 148th highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in West Northamptonshire
4,638 homes were sold in West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.05 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in West Northamptonshire were 1.7% down on the year before and 33.4% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 152nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th 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 West Northamptonshire
The police recorded 36,745 crimes in West Northamptonshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in West Northamptonshire rose 3.6% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 0.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.06 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.55 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.08 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.53 |
West Northamptonshire has the 122nd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 11th 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 West Northamptonshire
West Northamptonshire is the 115th 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 | 182nd |
| Income | 185th |
| Employment | 212th |
| Education and skills | 140th |
| Health | 180th |
| Crime | 143rd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 117th |
| Living environment | 207th |
Broadband and mobile in West Northamptonshire
94.3% of premises in West Northamptonshire can get gigabit broadband and 98.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 93.5% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 67th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
89.5% of premises in West Northamptonshire get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in West Northamptonshire
In the year ending June 2025, 22,696 people moved to West Northamptonshire from elsewhere in the UK and 22,216 moved away, a net gain of 480 (1.1 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- North Northamptonshire 2,222
- Milton Keynes 2,111
- Cherwell 955
Most moved out to
- North Northamptonshire 3,060
- Milton Keynes 1,093
- Cherwell 744
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about West Northamptonshire
How much does a house cost in West Northamptonshire?
The median price paid for a home in West Northamptonshire was £282,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £415,000; semi-detached £279,995; terraced £230,000; flats £144,500.
Are house prices in West Northamptonshire going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in West Northamptonshire fell 2.8%, and over five years it rose 7.4%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in West Northamptonshire?
The average private rent in West Northamptonshire was £1,084 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £752; 2 bed £954; 3 bed £1,166; 4+ bed £1,681.
Is West Northamptonshire a safe place to live?
West Northamptonshire had 8.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 122nd 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 West Northamptonshire?
93.5% of premises in West Northamptonshire can get full fibre and 94.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Milton Keynes 24 km
- Rugby 28 km
- Cherwell 32 km
- North Northamptonshire 32 km
- Harborough 35 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.