Daventry Property Finders

For those travelling and commuting by road, Daventry is extremely well located. Surrounded by stunning countryside, inhabitants living in Daventry and its surrounds can reach the M1 in just a few minutes and then head north to Leicester and beyond, or south to Milton Keynes, Luton and London with ease. The A45 also weaves conveniently to Rugby and Coventry, continuing on to the M6 for Birmingham in under an hour. Heading east on the A45, Northampton is 20-25 minutes’ drive, and the M40 can be reached within half an hour along the A361.

With regard to rail travel, Daventry itself doesn’t have a station, but Long Buckby is less than ten minutes’ drive and gives access to routes towards Northampton, Milton Keynes and London heading south, and Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham heading north. It’s a quieter station than most on this stretch, with easy parking and a longer but more relaxed journey, well suited to anyone who values a calm start and end to the working day over sheer speed. Other commuters choose to drive to Banbury or Rugby daily instead.

A range of good bus services serve the Daventry District, connecting passengers out to the surrounding villages and onto towns such as Northampton or Banbury. For those needing easy access to an airport, Luton, East Midlands and Birmingham airports are all under an hour’s drive via the motorway network.

Daventry is Northamptonshire’s 6th largest town, and as such serves to provide amenities to both locals and a wonderful smattering of satellite villages. The town itself is enjoying considerable infrastructure investment, with several new developments offering an attractive range of properties to suit many tastes and budgets.

For those seeking a more rural location, a world of chocolate box villages opens up. Some of the most sought after sit south west along the A361, Staverton and Badby among them, both known for handsome stone properties and a genuinely premium feel, with Charwelton and Byfield close by, and further offshoots to Newnham, Woodford Halse and Priors Marston. Driving due east along the A425 brings you to Staverton and Napton before reaching Southam, while the A45 heading north west leads to Braunston, Willoughby and Dunchurch. Just on the outskirts to the north, Ashby St Ledgers and Welton are two more villages with real character and a similarly desirable reputation.

We’ve already mentioned the proximity of Long Buckby, and heading further out in that direction brings gorgeous villages such as Althorp, East and West Haddon, and Guilsborough. The A45 east leads to Dodford, Weedon Bec, Flore and Upper Heyford, and wandering off the beaten A-road track reveals Farthingstone, Upper Stowe, Church Stowe, Litchborough, Preston Capes, and a whole host more of tiny rural hamlets, several of which, Preston Capes among them, carry the same premium appeal as their better known neighbours.

With Daventry District sitting on the west side of the county, families have access to quite a selection of schools in various directions. Many choose schools located near the border in Warwickshire, and there are some outstanding state secondary schools, such as Southam College, and grammar schools, such as Lawrence Sheriff and Rugby High School that are easily accessible. We’d advise you to check the catchment areas for those you are interested in, and liaise with the schools directly to understand if they are over-subscribed.

With regard to independent schools, you are also spoilt for choice. For example, there is Rugby School, Princethorpe, Stowe, and Bloxham all within driving distance. Plus, other boarding schools such as Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Wellingborough, and Spratton Hall which are slightly further afield but still within easy reach.

Bearing in mind Daventry’s location, which is set in the heart of glorious English countryside, you won’t be surprised to learn that it has a lot to offer those who love a bit of fresh air. On the edge of the town sits the award winning Daventry Country Park with its reservoir, which has a lovely looped walk, fun wooden playground, and welcoming café open all year round. Also on the edge of the town is the historic Borough Hill country park with its prehistoric hill forts and remnants of BBC broadcasting; it’s one of the highest points in the area and offers astonishing views the whole way round. And for those with a penchant for fishing, there are plenty of waterholes to investigate in the town (such as Drayton Reservoir) and further afield (e.g. Boddington Reservoir).

If you’re keen to enjoy a good walk, it’s worth a trip to Everdon Stubbs; 100 acres of ancient woodland that offers a stunning display of bluebells at the right time of year. More bluebells can be discovered in Badby Woods. Plus the waterways network in the area is very well maintained, and we’d recommend Stoke Bruerne, Braunston, and Weedon for those with an interest in the canals. However, if sailing is more to your liking, Draycote Water and Boddington Reservoir are two noted venues amongst others.

Daventry enjoys a street market twice a week (every Tuesday and Friday) set out along the high street; a treat to experience, ensconced amongst some of the listed 18th century buildings in the heart of the town.

Family days and trips out further afield are aplenty with places such as Althorp House, the National Trust’s Canons Ashby Elizabethan house, Coton Manor Garden, Kelmarsh Hall, and Sulgrave Manor all within very easy driving distance. However, if it’s a bit chic rest and relaxation you’re after, there are lovely spas at Fawsley Hall and Whittlebury Park.

Further east, near Blisworth and Milton Malsor, a major new rail freight interchange opened in early 2026, bringing modern infrastructure and jobs to that part of the county, with a further scheme nearby still working through planning. The HS2 route also passes through the county, though further towards Brackley, some distance from Daventry itself.

As your Buying Agent, I can help you understand what any of this means in practice for a specific property or village, so you can weigh it up clearly rather than worry in the abstract.