Area Info for Laxton (Northamptonshire)

Overview of Laxton, Northamptonshire

Laxton is a small village located in Northamptonshire, England. It is known for its historical significance and rural charm. The village is situated within the East Midlands region and is part of the North Northamptonshire administrative area.

Historical Significance

Laxton is renowned for its medieval open-field system, which is one of the few remaining examples of this traditional form of agriculture in England. The village has a long history dating back to the medieval period, and its open fields have been preserved over centuries, offering a unique insight into historic farming practices.

Landmarks and Features

One of the notable features of Laxton is its preserved open-field system, which includes the common land and the layout of the medieval fields. The village also features traditional rural architecture, including farmhouses and cottages that reflect its historical roots.

Community and Local Life

Laxton maintains a small, close-knit community with a rural character. The village is primarily agricultural, with local farms and countryside playing a significant role in daily life. It offers a peaceful environment for residents and visitors interested in history and rural landscapes.

Accessibility and Location

Laxton is accessible via local roads and is situated near larger towns and transport links within Northamptonshire. Its location makes it a quiet retreat while still being connected to regional centres.
Education
School
Gretton Primary School3.35 miles
Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DB
Corby Business Academy3.60 miles
Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB
Priors Hall - A Learning Community3.60 miles
Gretton Road, Priors Hall, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB
Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School3.61 miles
Park Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6XN
Weldon Church of England Primary School4.26 miles
Chapel Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HP
St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School4.75 miles
Church Street, North Luffenham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8JR
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families5.32 miles
Pen Green Lane, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1BJ
Glapthorn Church of England Primary School5.35 miles
Glapthorn, Oundle, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5BQ
Rockingham Primary School5.46 miles
Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AJ
Corby Old Village Primary School5.57 miles
High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU
Ketton Church of England Primary School5.61 miles
High Street, Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3TE
Uppingham Community College5.63 miles
London Road, Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TJ
Studfall Infant School and Nursery5.75 miles
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2BP
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School5.79 miles
Occupation Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1EE
Uppingham School5.89 miles
Uppingham,, Rutland, LE15 9QE
Corby Technical School5.91 miles
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD
Health
Clinic
Hazelwood Bungalow6.00 miles
Forest Gate Road,, Corby, NN17 1TR
Uppingham Surgery6.05 miles
North Gate, Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9EG
Nuffield Diagnostic Centre6.44 miles
Cottingham Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UW
Nuffield Diagnostics Centre (Community)6.44 miles
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UW
Willowbrook Health Centre6.51 miles
The Lakeside Surgery, Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UR
Lakeside +6.51 miles
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UR
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Oundle Medical Prac)7.02 miles
Oundle Medical Practice, Glapthorn Road, Oundle, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 4JA
Wansford Surgery7.58 miles
Old Hill Farm, Yarwell Road, Wansford, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6PL
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Wansford Surg)7.58 miles
Wansford Surgery, Yarwell Road, Wansford, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8 6PL
Great Oakley Medical Centre7.74 miles
1 Barth Close, Great Oakley, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LU
St Marys Medical Centre8.43 miles
Wharf Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DH
The Little Surgery8.48 miles
21 St. Marys Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2DG
The Sheepmarket Surgery8.95 miles
Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1YA
Mental Health Services - Stamford Resource Centre9.04 miles
St. Georges Avenue, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1UN
Prospect House11.94 miles
121 Lower Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8DN
Excell Ultrasound Ltd (Prospect House)11.94 miles
121 Lower Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8DN
GP
Barrowden Surgery2.64 miles
8 Kings Lane, Barrowden, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8EF
Kings Cliffe Surgery3.34 miles
35 West Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England - Uk, PE8 6XB
Gretton Surgery3.53 miles
3a Kirby Road, Kirby Road, Gretton, Northants, NN17 3BD
Studfall Medical Centre4.29 miles
11a High Street, Weldon, Corby, Northants, NN17 3JJ
Ketton Surgery5.59 miles
High Street, Ketton, Nr Stamford, Lincs, PE9 3TE
Forest Gate Surgery6.00 miles
Lakeside and Forest Gate Surgery, Forest Gate Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TR
Dr Sumira6.00 miles
Studfall Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1QP
The Studfall Partnership6.00 miles
Studfall Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1QP
The Uppingham Surgery6.05 miles
Northgate, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9EG
Lakeside Surgery6.51 miles
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2UR
Lakeside Surgery6.57 miles
Brigstock Surgery, Bridge Street, Brigstock, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN14 3ET
Woodsend Medical Centre6.77 miles
School Place, Corby, Northants, NN18 0QP
Dr Stovin & Partners7.02 miles
Glapthorn Road, Peterborough, Oundle, Northamptonshire, Cambs, PE8 4JA
Wansford Surgery7.58 miles
Yarwell Road, Wansford, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6PL
Great Oakley Medical Centre7.74 miles
Barth Close, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LU
Dr SE Selmes & Partners7.93 miles
Empingham Medical Centre, Main Street, Empingham, Oakham Rutland, LE15 8PR
Hospital
Stamford and Rutland Hospital8.89 miles
Ryhall Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1UA
Rutland Memorial Hospital10.04 miles
Cold Overton Road,, LE15 6NT
Kettering General Hospital12.04 miles
Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ
Woodland Hospital12.09 miles
Woodland Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XF
St Mary's Hospital12.17 miles
77 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW
Fitzwilliam Hospital12.69 miles
Milton Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9AQ
Edith Cavell Hospital13.50 miles
Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
Peterborough City Hospital13.50 miles
Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ
The Cavell Centre13.50 miles
The Cavell Centre, Edith Cavell Healthcare Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist Hospital13.67 miles
1 Stirling Way, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8YA
Peterborough District Hospital14.42 miles
Thorpe Road, n/a, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 6DA
St Lukes Hospital14.76 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Market Harborough Hospital14.83 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
Isebrook Hospital18.01 miles
Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LP
St Mary's Hospital18.82 miles
Leicestershire County and Rutland PCT, Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Melton Mowbray Hospital18.82 miles
Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1SJ
Pharmacy
Boots5.35 miles
Unit 4 Phoenix Park Way, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5DT
Asda Stores Ltd5.51 miles
In-House Pharmacy, Phoenix Parkway,Lloyds Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AP
Boots5.71 miles
26 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ
Ashdale Pharmacy5.76 miles
3 Market Place, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QH
Tesco Instore Pharmacy5.79 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Oakley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8AL
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.00 miles
Health Village, Forest Gate Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TR
Healthlines Pharmacy6.05 miles
188-190 Studfall Avenue, Corby, Northampton, NN17 1LJ
Mr Pickford's Express Pharmacy6.30 miles
8 Spencer Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1NU
Thursfield & Co Ltd6.32 miles
63 Corporation Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1NQ
Boots6.32 miles
44 Queens Square, Corby, NN17 1PD
Pytchley Court Pharmacy6.49 miles
3 Pytchley Court, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2QD
Boots6.51 miles
Lakeside Surgery Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 2UR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.77 miles
Woodsend Medical Centre, School Place, Gainsborough Road, Corby, NN18 0QP
Oakley Pharmacy7.18 miles
4 Charter Close, Oakley Vale Nbrhood Ctre, Corby, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN18 8QT
Alliance Pharmacy7.20 miles
75 Greenhill Rise, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0LR
Boots7.39 miles
4 Market Place, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4BQ
Leisure
Park
DEENE PARK (Grade II Listed)2.36 miles
KIRBY HALL (Grade II* Listed)2.61 miles
APETHORPE PALACE FORMERLY KNOWN AS APETHORPE HALL (Grade II Listed)4.39 miles
COLLYWESTON GREAT WOOD & EASTON HORNSTOCKS5.06 miles
BEDFORD PURLIEUS5.93 miles
ROCKINGHAM CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)6.38 miles
EXETER OPEN SPACE6.49 miles
FERMYN WOODS6.68 miles
LYVEDEN NEW BIELD (Grade I Listed)6.80 miles
RUTLAND WATER7.45 miles
BARNWELL7.46 miles
KINGS WOOD7.67 miles
BURGHLEY HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)8.27 miles
GREAT OAKLEY MEADOW8.41 miles
NEVILL HOLT (Grade II Listed)8.42 miles
ELTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.44 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Morcott3.33 miles
Morcott Service Station, Morcott, Leicestershire, LE15 9DL
Londis Weldon Supermarket4.29 miles
4 High Street, Corby, NN17 3JJ
M&S Corby Foodhall5.33 miles
Courier Road, Corby, NN17 5DT
ASDA Corby5.33 miles
Phoenix Park Way, Corby, NN17 5DT
Neha Convenience Store5.43 miles
72 Rockingham Road, Corby Northants NN17 1AE
Londis Jet Corby Service Station5.48 miles
Geddington Road, Corby, NN18 8AA
ALDI Rockingham Road5.50 miles
Corby, NN17 4AE
Londis Brobot Petroleum Ltd5.65 miles
Jet Service Station, Corby, NN17 2AE
Co-op Corby5.72 miles
Corby, NN17 1PE
Co-op Corby5.72 miles
Occupation Road, NN17 1ED
Co-op Rutland5.75 miles
Uppingham, LE15 9QL
Nisa Drinks 4 Less5.79 miles
75 Occupation Road, Corby, Northhamptonshire, NN17 1EE
Tesco Corby (Extra)5.82 miles
Oakley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8AL
SPAR Uppingham5.83 miles
Spar Store, Sycamore Garage, Rutland, LE15 9RN
Co-op Corby5.87 miles
Welland Vale Road, NN17 2AW
Costcutter Corby6.05 miles
178 Studfall Ave, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1LJ
Transport
Airport
London Luton Airport47.41 miles
Bus Stop
Stafford Knot House (W)0.19 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()0.19 miles
Stafford Knot House (E)0.19 miles
Forge Cottage (NE)0.28 miles
Village Lane End (NE)0.77 miles
Village Lane End (SW)0.79 miles
Home Farm (N)1.04 miles
Phone Box (W)1.19 miles
Phone Box (E)1.19 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()1.19 miles
St Nicholas's Church (NW)1.22 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()1.24 miles
St Nicholas's Church (SE)1.25 miles
Abbey Cottage (SW)1.65 miles
Demand Responsive Area ()1.65 miles
Abbey Cottage (NE)1.66 miles
Railway Station
Corby Rail Station5.86 miles
Stamford Rail Station8.19 miles
Oakham Rail Station10.04 miles
Kettering Rail Station12.38 miles
Market Harborough Rail Station14.07 miles
Peterborough Rail Station14.67 miles
Wellingborough Rail Station17.54 miles
Melton Mowbray Rail Station18.79 miles
Whittlesea Rail Station20.09 miles
Syston Rail Station22.57 miles
South Wigston Rail Station22.64 miles
Leicester Rail Station22.82 miles
Huntingdon Rail Station23.05 miles
Grantham Rail Station24.50 miles
Spalding Rail Station24.61 miles
Sileby Rail Station24.79 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NN17 3AX)
Number of Properties in Catchment29
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)1
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
CHURCH HOUSE, BULWICK ROAD
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AX		£1,010,000
2022-06-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 1999-12-13   £325,000
6, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£625,000
2021-10-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-25   £385,000
SPANHOE FARM, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£678,420
2021-08-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
MANDALEY, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£430,000
2021-06-30
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-04-12   £378,500
PARKSIDE COTTAGE, 1, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£570,000
2020-11-05
detached
freehold
HALES END, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£605,000
2019-12-23
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-30   £525,000
Sold 2009-09-01   £470,000
12, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£560,000
2019-12-03
detached
freehold
17, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£225,000
2019-10-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-10-04   £190,000
THE OLD THRESHING BARN, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£1,100,000
2018-04-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-07-27   £900,000
16, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£246,500
2017-07-21
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-28   £199,950
Sold 2005-09-30   £170,000
Sold 2000-03-17   £118,000
SPICE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£390,000
2017-07-07
detached
freehold
SPANHOE GRANGE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£475,000
2017-05-12
detached
freehold
SPANHOE LODGE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£475,000
2017-05-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
MEADOW BARN, BULWICK ROAD
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AX		£730,000
2017-02-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-10-27   £650,000
Sold 2005-11-11   £590,000
Sold 1998-01-07   £323,000
STAFFORD KNOTT HOUSE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£587,500
2017-02-06
detached
freehold
FIELDFARE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£325,000
2015-12-17
detached
freehold
2, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£289,000
2015-07-27
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-17   £249,950
8, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£287,500
2015-05-29
terraced
freehold
18, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£550,000
2014-06-12
detached
freehold
THE ORCHARDS, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£405,000
2013-08-05
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
UPPER LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AZ		£100,000
2013-03-15
detached
freehold
THE PADDOCKS, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£325,000
2011-10-28
detached
freehold
13, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£360,000
2004-10-08
detached
freehold
SPANHOE FARM (PORTHILL), MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£500,000
2004-07-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-03-28   £380,000
GARDEN HOUSE, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£327,950
2004-02-12
detached
freehold
CHURCH BARN, BULWICK ROAD
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AX		£575,000
2003-09-09
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-04-20   £295,000
9, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£162,000
2002-09-13
semidetached
freehold
5, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£146,950
2000-10-16
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-05-28   £119,000
STONELEIGH, 11, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£145,000
2000-04-14
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-07-17   £90,000
Sold 1998-04-06   £85,000
14, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£77,250
1998-08-28
semidetached
freehold
1, MAIN STREET
LAXTON
CORBY
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN17 3AT		£176,501
1998-07-14
detached
freehold
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