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Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Daventry

A snapshot of life in Daventry, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Daventry is a town in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 27,783. The average house price is £303,119 and the overall crime rate is 97.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Daventry ranks

Population

27,783

Avg House Price

£303,119

Crime Rate

97.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

435 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,521.3

Median Age

44.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Daventry's detached homes (£436,079) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£133,015).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Daventry prices have risen 4% over the last 9 years (£290,098 → £303,119).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£436,079£392,000175
Semi-Detached£269,482£260,000197
Terraced£215,495£205,000131
Flat£133,015£130,00055

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Daventry is 97.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Daventry: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools9
Primary7
Secondary2
% Top two bands85.7%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Abbey CofE AcademyPrimaryGood
Ashby Fields Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
DSLV E-ACT AcademySecondaryGood
E-ACT The Grange SchoolPrimaryRequires improvement
Falconer's Hill AcademyPrimaryGood
Falconer's Hill Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St James Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
The Parker E-ACT AcademySecondaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Daventry averages 435 Mbps — 335% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Daventry homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.3
% Rated C or Above63.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,258

Demographics & Economy

Population27,783
Median Age44.2
Median Household Income£32,521.3
Employment Rate61.6%
Owner Occupied67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified35.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Daventry?
The average house price in Daventry is £303,119 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Daventry?
The most affordable entry point in Daventry is a flat, with an average price of £133,015.
Is Daventry a safe place to live?
Daventry has a recorded crime rate of 97.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Daventry?
Daventry has 9 schools in total, with 85.7% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Daventry?
Average broadband download speeds in Daventry are around 435 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.3% of premises.
How big is Daventry?
Daventry is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 27,783.

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