Northampton Property Finders

The station sits on the West Coast Main Line, offering frequent direct services into Euston in as little as 46 minutes, with journeys typically taking closer to an hour depending on the service, and around an hour to Birmingham. Milton Keynes is also just a fifteen minute train ride away, useful for both work and shopping.

Insider note, for villages on the east side, commuters often choose stations on the Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough lines instead, so it’s worth researching your particular combination of speed, destination, season ticket and parking to find the right fit.

The road network makes for uncomplicated travelling too, with the M1 running past the edge of town, giving easy access south to London and Milton Keynes, and north as far as Leeds. The M6 is close by for Coventry, Birmingham and the north west, and the A14 is within reach for those heading east towards Cambridge or Felixstowe. Good bus links serve the outlying villages, and both Luton and East Midlands airports are under an hour away.

With a population of just over 200,000, you’ll have realised that the town has significant infrastructure and amenities available on the doorstep. But there are some appealing urban locations edging the town that are worth checking out too. For example: Abington, which is known for its large Victorian and Edwardian family homes; Kingsley, which is in a conservation area and also plays host to some fine Victorian architecture; East and West Hunsbury, which now enjoy some lovely newly built developments; and Kingsthorpe, also in a conservation area, and definitely worth a peek if you’re looking for something listed or stone built.

However, for people attracted to a more rural location, there are plenty of very attractive villages surrounding the town that can provide the balance you seek. For example, if you head out east along the A428, you’ll soon discover popular little places like Great Houghton, Denton, and Yardley Hastings. Along the A45 you’ll soon hit Earls Barton and Great Doddington. There’s more this way on our Corby, Wellingborough & Kettering page.

To the north, there is a smattering of little villages, including Moulton, Pitsford, and Boughton.

And then slightly further west, Althorp, Chapel Brampton, and Lower Harleston.

Heading further east you’ll discover Nobottle, Little Brington, Brockhall, and Whilton.

And then directly on the road to Daventry, you’ll soon reach Upper Heyford, Flore, Weedon, and Dodford.

Switching to a south westerly direction, you’ll find Kislingbury, Bugbrooke, Nether Heyford, and Upper Stowe.

And directly south, you’ll discover delights such as Hardingstone, Blisworth, and Stoke Bruerne, find more on our Towcester page in this direction.

Northampton is well catered for school wise, with a good range of primary and secondary provision, many highly regarded, alongside dedicated SEN schools. The town has notable single sex state secondary options in Northampton School for Boys and Northampton School for Girls, alongside strong independent schools including Northampton High School, Bosworth Independent College and Quinton House School. Boarding options are also within easy reach at Stowe, Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Wellingborough, Rugby and Spratton Hall.

With Northampton being the county’s biggest town, as you’d expect it has a lot to offer within the centre itself, let alone further afield. The market square is one of the oldest in the country, and still hosts a market Monday to Saturday. There is also a pedestrianised zone which provides for a good selection of shops, though various retail parks dotted just out of town such as Weston Favell Shopping Centre, St James Retail Park, and Riverside Retail Park, extend the offering further. Plus there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to top up your reserves as you wander around, and you’ll have the choice of both chains and independents to whet your appetite.

For exercise buffs, there are four leisure centres, 170 parks… yes, you read that correctly… and plenty of places to walk, run, or cycle without needing to head out of town. And if you enjoy a bit of historical distraction, you’ll love Delapre Abbey, Coton Manor’s lovely gardens, and the remains of Northampton Castle. Not too far away also is the site of the Battle of Naseby, a significant encounter that took place during the English Civil War. And there’s always the opportunity to enjoy a cultural evening at the Royal and Derngate Theatre.

Slightly further afield, Pitsford Water is a draw for those who enjoy a sail or a splash, and Salcey Forest offers lovely walks over quite an extensive area. Plus the waterways network in the area is very popular and well maintained, so we’d highly recommend Stoke Bruerne and Weedon for those with an interest in the canals.

If you’re a sports fan, this is the home of Northampton Saints rugby team at Franklin’s Gardens, the Sixfields stadium is the home of the Cobblers – Northampton Town Football Club – and of course the Silverstone Circuit is just up the road for those who revel in a bit of motor racing.

Such a well-connected location naturally attracts further investment. Just south of Northampton, a new rail freight interchange near Blisworth opened in early 2026, bringing modern infrastructure and jobs to the area, with a further scheme nearby still working through planning. The HS2 route also passes through the county, though further south towards Brackley.

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.