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Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire)

A snapshot of life in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire), East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 8,623. The average house price is £278,485 and the overall crime rate is 75.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) ranks

Population

8,623

Avg House Price

£278,485

Crime Rate

75.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

0%

Avg Download Speed

380 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£31,402

Median Age

42.4

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire). The figures below are sourced from Desborough, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)'s detached homes (£349,645) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£115,667).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£220,294 → £278,485).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£349,645£325,00094
Semi-Detached£251,254£245,00058
Terraced£193,903£199,99846
Flat£115,667£117,5006

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rothwell (North Northamptonshire) is 75.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools3
Primary2
Secondary1
% Top two bands0%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Montsaye AcademySecondaryInadequate
Rothwell Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Rothwell Victoria Infant SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) averages 380 Mbps — 280% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 71.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score73.5
% Rated C or Above71.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,082

Demographics & Economy

Population8,623
Median Age42.4
Median Household Income£31,402
Employment Rate61.8%
Owner Occupied65%
Degree-Level Qualified26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
The average house price in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) is £278,485 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
The most affordable entry point in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) is a flat, with an average price of £115,667.
Is Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) a safe place to live?
Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has a recorded crime rate of 75.4 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 Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) has 3 schools in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Average broadband download speeds in Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) are around 380 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.
How big is Rothwell (north Northamptonshire)?
Rothwell (north Northamptonshire) is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 8,623.

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