Area Info for Northampton (Northamptonshire)

Overview of Northampton

Northampton is a historic market town located in Northamptonshire, England. It is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant community. The town has a population of approximately 225,000 residents, making it one of the largest towns in the region.

History

Northampton has a long history dating back to the Roman period, with evidence of settlement from as early as the 2nd century AD. The town grew significantly during the medieval period, particularly due to its importance as a market town. Notable historical sites include Northampton Castle, which was once a significant Norman fortress, and the 16th-century All Saints' Church.

Economy

The economy of Northampton has traditionally been based on manufacturing, especially footwear and leather goods, earning it the nickname "The Shoe Capital of the World." In recent years, the economy has diversified to include retail, logistics, and service industries. The town benefits from good transport links, including proximity to the M1 motorway and Northampton railway station.

Education and Culture

Northampton is home to several educational institutions, including the University of Northampton, which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The town hosts various cultural events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Northampton Music Festival and the Northampton International Film Festival. The town also features museums, galleries, and theatres that contribute to its cultural scene.

Transport

Transport infrastructure in Northampton includes a well-connected railway station providing services to London, Birmingham, and other major cities. The town is accessible via the M1 motorway, facilitating road travel. Public transport within the town includes bus services operated by several providers.

Landmarks and Attractions

Key landmarks include Northampton Castle, the Guildhall, and the historic Market Square. The town also offers parks and green spaces such as Abington Park, which is popular for leisure and outdoor activities. The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is notable for its collection of local history and art.
Education
School
St Andrew's College0.00 miles
Lowther Adolescent Services, Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DG
Barry Primary School0.18 miles
Barry Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS
Vernon Terrace Primary School0.26 miles
Vernon Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE
Northampton School for Boys0.27 miles
Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT
Stimpson Avenue Academy0.43 miles
Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR
Abington Vale Primary School0.67 miles
Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3NQ
Progress Schools Ltd0.77 miles
8 Notre Dame Mews, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BG
The CE Academy0.90 miles
Cromwell Campus, Poole Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3EX
Cedar Road Primary School1.02 miles
Cedar Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JF
Bridgewater Primary School1.08 miles
Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF
Castle Academy1.13 miles
St George`s Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TR
Northampton International Academy1.15 miles
Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA
Bosworth Independent College1.24 miles
Nazareth House, Leicester Parade, Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6AF
Spring Lane Primary School1.27 miles
Spring Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW
Wallace Road Nursery School1.32 miles
Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE
Kingsley Primary School1.32 miles
Wallace Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7EE
Health
Clinic
St Andrew's Healthcare - Northampton0.03 miles
St. Andrews Hospital, Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DG
Gu Department (Northampton)0.55 miles
Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD
Highfield Clinical Care Centre0.55 miles
Cliftonville Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD
Sk:N Northampton0.66 miles
1 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PT
Maple Access Partnership0.74 miles
Maple House, 17-19 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LG
BPAS Northampton0.76 miles
St. Giles Street Clinic, 67 St. Giles Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JF
St Giles Clinic0.76 miles
67 St. Giles Street,, Northampton, NN1 1JF
Maplyn Care Services - Lorne House0.81 miles
241 Abington Avenue, Abington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4PU
St Matthews Hospital0.92 miles
21-23 St. Matthews Parade, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HF
Abington Medical Centre1.10 miles
51A Beech Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2JG
Maplyn Care Services - St Georges Street1.14 miles
17A St. Georges Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TN
Leicester Terrace Health Centre1.16 miles
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6AL
Greenview Surgery1.43 miles
129 Hazeldene Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7PB
Brackmills Custody Suite1.49 miles
700 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Park, Brackmills, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7SL
Clarence Avenue Surgery1.58 miles
14 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6NZ
Kingsthorpe Medical Centre1.58 miles
Eastern Avenue South, Kinsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7JN
GP
Abington Park Surgery0.38 miles
Christchurch Medical Centre, Ardington Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5LT
King Edward Road Surgery0.44 miles
King Edward Road, Christchurch Medical Centre, Northampton, Northants, NN1 5LY
County Surgery0.74 miles
202-204 Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4QA
Maple Access Partnership0.74 miles
Maple House, 17-19 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LG
Crescent Medical Centre0.87 miles
2 The Crescent, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4SB
The Mounts Medical Centre1.03 miles
Campbell Street, Northampton, Northants, Nottinghamshire, NN1 3DS
Abington Medical Centre1.10 miles
51a Beech Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN3 2JG
Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre1.16 miles
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6AL
Langham Place Surgery1.19 miles
11 Langham Place, Northampton, Northants, NN2 6AA
Park Avenue Medical Centre1.37 miles
168 Park Avenue North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 2HZ
Greenview Surgery1.43 miles
129 Hazeldene Road, Northampton, Northants, NN2 7PB
Clarence Avenue Surgery1.58 miles
14 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN2 6NZ
Kingsthorpe Medical Centre1.63 miles
Eastern Avenue South, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northants, NN2 7JN
Queensview Medical Centre1.63 miles
Thornton Road, Northampton, Northants, NN2 6LS
Dr Hewitt & Partners1.78 miles
Gloucester Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN4 8QF
Weston Favell Health Centre (Dr Molla)2.04 miles
Billing Brook Road, Weston Favell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8DW
Hospital
BMI Three Shires Hospital0.14 miles
The Avenue, Cliftonville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5DR
Northampton General Hospital (Acute)0.55 miles
Cliftonville,, NN1 5BD
Berrywood Hospital3.67 miles
Berrywood Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6UD
Isebrook Hospital9.04 miles
Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1LP
Danetre Hospital12.17 miles
London Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4DY
St Mary's Hospital12.53 miles
77 London Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW
Blakelands Hospital12.60 miles
Smeaton Close, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5HR
Kettering General Hospital12.66 miles
Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ
Woodland Hospital12.86 miles
Woodland Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XF
BMI The Saxon Clinic15.74 miles
Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LR
Milton Keynes Hospital15.76 miles
Standing Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LD
Market Harborough Hospital16.68 miles
58 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9DD
BMI The Manor Hospital16.76 miles
Church End, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AW
Buckingham Community Hospital17.01 miles
High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NU
St Lukes Hospital17.38 miles
33 Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7BN
Brackley Community Hospital18.32 miles
Pebble Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7DA
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.32 miles
Christchurch Medical Ctr, Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LT
Lloydspharmacy0.34 miles
315-317 Wellingborough Rd, Northampton,, NN1 4EW
Lloydspharmacy0.74 miles
196 Abington Avenue, Northampton,, NN1 4QA
Fittleworth Medical Limited0.77 miles
5 Notre Dame News, Northampton,, NN1 2BG
Superdrug Stores Plc0.87 miles
9-11 Wood Street, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, NN1 2ED
Wests Chemist0.96 miles
4,Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7HG
Boots0.96 miles
9 The Parade, Northampton, NN1 2BY
Allison's Pharmacy1.02 miles
56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Northampton,, NN2 7HH
Mounts Health Centre Pharmacy1.03 miles
The Mounts Medical Centre, Campbell Street, Northampton, Northampton, NN1 3DS
Regent Pharmacy1.06 miles
10-11 Regent Square, Northampton,, NN1 2NQ
Abington Pharmacy1.10 miles
51f Beech Avenue, Northampton,, NN3 2JG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.19 miles
3 Adelaide Street, Northampton,, NN2 6AR
Jhoots Pharmacy1.30 miles
42 Semilong Road, Northampton,, NN2 6BU
Lloydspharmacy1.37 miles
170 Park Avenue North, Northampton,, NN3 2HZ
Boots1.39 miles
Unit 7 St James Retail Park, Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1EE
Lloydspharmacy1.45 miles
10 Greenview Drive, Northampton,, NN2 7LA
Leisure
Park
BARNES MEADOW0.59 miles
HILLS AND HOLES1.59 miles
KINGSTHORPE1.84 miles
SCRUB FIELD2.09 miles
STORTON'S PITS2.37 miles
LINGS WOOD2.87 miles
CROWFIELDS COMMON3.52 miles
BOUGHTON HALL (Grade II Listed)3.71 miles
COURTEENHALL (Grade II Listed)4.67 miles
SYWELL4.94 miles
HORTON HALL PARK (Grade II Listed)5.27 miles
CASTLE ASHBY (Grade I Listed)5.71 miles
BRIXWORTH5.79 miles
ALTHORP (Grade II* Listed)5.99 miles
TIFFIELD POCKET PARK6.48 miles
HOLDENBY HOUSE (Grade I Listed)6.55 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Northampton0.28 miles
Barry Road, NN1 5JS
Sainsbury's Nthp Well Bro Rd Local0.33 miles
195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4AT
SPAR Daventry0.34 miles
Junction Services, London Road, Northants, NN1 4EA
Tesco Northampton (Express)0.41 miles
Portland Place, Wellingborough Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4DR
Londis Odedra Newsagents0.45 miles
70 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LU
Tesco Northampton (Express)0.46 miles
348 Wellingborough Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4EX
Costcutter Northampton0.46 miles
123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4DR
Londis K & S Parekh0.59 miles
79 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4AW
Costcutter Northampton0.67 miles
169-171 Kettering Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4BP
Star General Store Ltd0.70 miles
11 Clare Street, Northampton Northants NN1 3JE
M&S Abington Ave Northampton Bp0.74 miles
159-185 Abington Ave, Northampton, NN1 4QB
Abington Vale Convenience Store0.76 miles
45/47 Lancross Drive, Northampton Northants NN3 3LN
M&S Northampton0.80 miles
41 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AW
Tesco Northampton (Metro)0.81 miles
42-46 Abington St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AP
Costcutter Northampton0.82 miles
20-22 St Giles Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AF
Sainsbury's Northampton0.90 miles
15 Princess Walk, Northampton, NN1 2EL
Transport
Airport
Coventry Baginton Airport26.93 miles
London Luton Airport32.55 miles
London Oxford Airport33.64 miles
Bus Stop
St Andrews Hospital (NE)0.05 miles
St Andrews Hospital (SW)0.10 miles
Lutterworth Road (SW)0.10 miles
Lutterworth Road (NE)0.18 miles
Alfred Street (NE)0.19 miles
Melbourne Street (SW)0.30 miles
Melbourne Street (NE)0.31 miles
School for Boys (W)0.32 miles
School for Boys (E)0.33 miles
Cliftonville Middle School (SE)0.33 miles
Alfred Street (W)0.34 miles
Cliftonville Middle School (NW)0.34 miles
Allen Road (NE)0.36 miles
General Hospital (E)0.36 miles
Vernon Walk (SE)0.37 miles
Billington Street (SE)0.38 miles
Railway Station
Northampton Rail Station1.39 miles
Wellingborough Rail Station9.49 miles
Long Buckby Rail Station9.81 miles
Wolverton Rail Station12.26 miles
Kettering Rail Station12.30 miles
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station14.70 miles
Market Harborough Rail Station16.76 miles
Fenny Stratford Rail Station17.76 miles
Bletchley Rail Station17.76 miles
Woburn Sands Rail Station17.83 miles
Bow Brickhill Rail Station17.83 miles
Bedford Rail Station18.13 miles
Aspley Guise Rail Station18.15 miles
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station18.64 miles
Rugby Rail Station18.66 miles
Bedford St Johns Rail Station18.77 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NN1 5D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment238
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
MEADOWS HOUSE, 57 (FLAT 10), ARTIZAN ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HR		£147,500
2025-06-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
75, TURNER STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4JJ		£255,000
2025-06-13
terraced
freehold
BURLINGTON APARTMENTS (FLAT 10), ROSEHOLME ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4RR		£95,000
2025-06-13
flatmaisonette
leasehold
6, PERRY STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HP		£187,500
2025-06-12
terraced
freehold
96, WHITWORTH ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HJ		£210,500
2025-06-06
terraced
freehold
89, COLWYN ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3PU		£320,000
2025-06-02
terraced
freehold
161, WYCLIFFE ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5JJ		£235,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
110A, LOWER THRIFT STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5HP		£155,000
2025-05-30
terraced
freehold
TOP BOOT FACTORY, 20 (APARTMENT 5), HENRY STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4JE		£180,000
2025-05-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
20, PYTCHLEY STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5QY		£185,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
76, WHITWORTH ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HJ		£212,000
2025-05-22
terraced
freehold
205, WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4ED		£370,000
2025-05-21
terraced
freehold
GALLIARD COURT, 48 (FLAT 6), BARONSON GARDENS

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4NU		£103,500
2025-05-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
57, DUNSTER STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LB		£200,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
76, COLWYN ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3PX		£220,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
55, LEA ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4PE		£198,000
2025-05-14
terraced
freehold
34, BURNS STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3QE		£307,000
2025-05-14
terraced
freehold
3, DENMARK ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5QR		£200,000
2025-05-09
terraced
freehold
79, PALMERSTON ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5EX		£190,000
2025-05-08
terraced
freehold
98, WHITWORTH ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HJ		£262,500
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
54, SOMERSET STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LW		£230,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
39, WILBY STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5JX		£207,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
21, ROSEHOLME ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4TQ		£270,000
2025-04-25
terraced
freehold
2, SHERIFF ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4LT		£235,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
52, CYRIL STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5EJ		£220,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
39, BARRY ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5JS		£215,000
2025-04-16
terraced
freehold
69, ST MICHAELS ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3JT		£183,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
77, PURSER ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4PG		£169,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
48, ALCOMBE ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LF		£207,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
GROVE WORKS, 72 (FLAT 2), CLARE STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LS		£137,500
2025-04-11
flatmaisonette
leasehold
47, VERNON WALK

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5ST		£220,000
2025-04-04
terraced
freehold
MARTONIA BUILDINGS, 62 - 68 (APARTMENT 18), ARTIZAN ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HS		£143,000
2025-04-04
flatmaisonette
leasehold
75, PURSER ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4PG		£196,500
2025-04-01
semidetached
freehold
78, ETHEL STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5ES		£185,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
95, ROE ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4PH		£325,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
73, PALMERSTON ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5EX		£193,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
8, STIMPSON AVENUE

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4LP		£260,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
1A, MONKS PARK ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4LU		£210,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
MARTONIA BUILDINGS, 62 - 68 (APARTMENT 19), ARTIZAN ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HS		£140,500
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
26, BOSTOCK AVENUE

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4LW		£300,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
145, WYCLIFFE ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5JJ		£285,000
2025-03-26
terraced
freehold
10, ADAMS AVENUE

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4LQ		£265,500
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
8, MELVILLE STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4HX		£146,000
2025-03-25
terraced
freehold
25, BARONSON GARDENS

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 4NZ		£204,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
74, UPPER THRIFT STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5HR		£195,500
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
61 (FLAT 1), BILLING ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5DE		£220,000
2025-03-21
flatmaisonette
leasehold
75, DUNSTER STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LB		£205,500
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
67, LUTTERWORTH ROAD

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5JP		£235,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
GROVE WORKS, 74 (FLAT 11), CLARE STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 3LS		£200,000
2025-03-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
8, CYRIL STREET

NORTHAMPTON
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN1 5EL		£377,000
2025-03-18
terraced
freehold
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