Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Irchester

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

At a glance

Irchester is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 4,543. The average house price is £285,422 and the overall crime rate is 75.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Irchester ranks

Population

4,543

Avg House Price

£285,422

Crime Rate

75.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,409

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Irchester's detached homes (£386,848) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£125,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Irchester prices have risen 65% over the last 9 years (£173,018 → £285,422).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£386,848	£374,950	23
Semi-Detached	£250,955	£240,000	37
Terraced	£220,007	£195,000	15
Flat	£125,000	£125,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Irchester is 75.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Irchester Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Irchester averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Irchester homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.5
% Rated C or Above	69.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,096

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,543
Median Age	42
Median Household Income	£32,409
Employment Rate	61.5%
Owner Occupied	63.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	30.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Irchester?

The average house price in Irchester is £285,422 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Irchester?

The most affordable entry point in Irchester is a flat, with an average price of £125,000.

Is Irchester a safe place to live?

Irchester has a recorded crime rate of 75.5 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 Irchester?

Irchester has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Irchester?

Average broadband download speeds in Irchester are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Irchester?

Irchester is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 4,543.

Most compared with

How does Irchester stack up against its neighbours?

Bedford

Irchester

House price: £432,760 · £285,422
Crime rate: 77.7 · 75.5
Distance: 12.5 mi

Brixworth

Irchester

House price: £382,570 · £285,422
Crime rate: 97.4 · 75.5
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bromham (Bedford)

Irchester

House price: £478,315 · £285,422
Crime rate: 77.6 · 75.5
Distance: 10.4 mi

Burton Latimer

Irchester

House price: £276,021 · £285,422
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.5
Distance: 5.9 mi

Clapham (Bedford)

Irchester

House price: £500,968 · £285,422
Crime rate: 77.5 · 75.5
Distance: 10.1 mi

Corby

Irchester

House price: £241,285 · £285,422
Crime rate: 75.3 · 75.5
Distance: 14.7 mi

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