Area guide · Northamptonshire

Living in Wollaston

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

At a glance

Wollaston is a village in Northamptonshire, East Midlands with a population of 3,564. The average house price is £319,775 and the overall crime rate is 75.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Wollaston ranks

Population

3,564

Avg House Price

£319,775

Crime Rate

75.2/1k

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)

Wollaston's detached homes (£398,438) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£130,650).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Wollaston prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£209,037 → £319,775).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£398,438	£380,000	45
Semi-Detached	£293,212	£295,998	46
Terraced	£247,758	£232,500	32
Flat	£130,650	£117,475	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Wollaston is 75.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Wollaston Primary School	Primary	Good
Wollaston School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Wollaston 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	3,564
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 Wollaston?

The average house price in Wollaston is £319,775 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Wollaston is a flat, with an average price of £130,650.

Is Wollaston a safe place to live?

Wollaston has a recorded crime rate of 75.2 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 Wollaston?

Wollaston has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Wollaston?

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

How big is Wollaston?

Wollaston is a settlement in Northamptonshire with a population of approximately 3,564.

Most compared with

How does Wollaston stack up against its neighbours?

Bedford

Wollaston

House price: £432,760 · £319,775
Crime rate: 77.7 · 75.2
Distance: 12.0 mi

Brixworth

Wollaston

House price: £382,570 · £319,775
Crime rate: 97.4 · 75.2
Distance: 10.9 mi

Bromham (Bedford)

Wollaston

House price: £478,315 · £319,775
Crime rate: 77.6 · 75.2
Distance: 9.6 mi

Bugbrooke

Wollaston

House price: £331,066 · £319,775
Crime rate: 98.4 · 75.2
Distance: 14.6 mi

Burton Latimer

Wollaston

House price: £276,021 · £319,775
Crime rate: 98.6 · 75.2
Distance: 7.4 mi

Clapham (Bedford)

Wollaston

House price: £500,968 · £319,775
Crime rate: 77.5 · 75.2
Distance: 9.7 mi

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