Property market | £284,540 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (33.0 miles) | |
Broadband | 86.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 480 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 273 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Northampton South level) | |
Community | Median age is 37.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 6.0 burglaries per 1k people (Northampton) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (51 mins) - Euston (54 mins) | |
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£284,540 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is London Luton (33.0 miles) | |
86.4mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 37.6 | Happiness is Below Average for Northamptonshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 480 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 273 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Northampton South level) | |
6.0 burglaries per 1k people (Northampton) | |
- Birmingham New Street (51 mins) - Euston (54 mins) | |
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Far Cotton has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Earl Street Northampton, Aldi Northampton, Aldi Weedon Road, Asda Far Cotton Supermarket, Farmfoods Duston Northampton, Iceland Harlestone Rd, Iceland Northampton, Lidl Central Northampton Northampton, Morrisons Northampton, Tesco Northampton Express, Tesco Northampton South Extra, Waitrose Wootton. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Balloon Bar / Restaurant, Boston Clipper, Dept of Meat & Social Affairs, Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever), Far Cotton Wmc, Foundryman's Arms, Golden... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: Akasaka, Albert J Ramsbottom, Alliston Gns Youth &, All Saints Bistro, Andreas Restaurant, Balti Central, Balti King, Bamboo Garden, Bennett's Bespoke... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Angel Cafe, Bewiched Coffee, Cafe Coco, Cafeteria LM2, Cafe Track, Caffe Pausa, CCH Coffee/ Burger House & Desserts, Coconut Grove Cafe, Coffee Box, C... (see map below for more). Far Cotton has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Far Cotton has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £490,045, which is up 1.1% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £284,540 (up 0.2% on last year) , a terraced house £227,390 (down -1.1% on last year) and a flat £145,703. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £724 per month. Property prices in Far Cotton are similar to the average property prices across West Northamptonshire and are similar when compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Far Cotton, prices have risen at a similar rate compared to the annual average price change seen across the West Northamptonshire region.
Property data is based on West Northamptonshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Far Cotton, or click here to browse the longer list of Far Cotton property transactions from 2023.
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Far Cotton has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Abbeyfield School (Academy) which is based in Mereway, Northampton. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Lyncrest Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Chiltern Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Hunsbury Park Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Delapre Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Northampton High School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
Bosworth Independent College | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | No |
Spring Lane Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Wootton Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Abbeyfield School | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Briar Hill Primary School | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Castle Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
St James Church of England Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Northampton International Academy | Primary & Secondary Free schools - Mixed | No |
Wootton Park School | Primary & Secondary Free schools - Mixed | No |
The Abbey Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
East Hunsbury Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Wootton Park School Save school | Primary & Secondary Free schools - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/10/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Briar Hill Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/16/2022) | 30 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
Hunsbury Park Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/28/2022) | 32 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
Delapre Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/11/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
East Hunsbury Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/17/2013) | 71 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
Lyncrest Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/7/2022) | 61 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
St James Church of England Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/6/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Simon de Senlis Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (7/3/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
The Abbey Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/13/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Earl Spencer Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/18/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire Save school | Secondary school Other independent special school - Mixed | 2: Good (25/05/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Spring Lane Primary School Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (11/16/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Wootton Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (10/8/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Abbeyfield School Save school | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (5/12/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (12/6/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Castle Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (11/30/2016) | 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
Chiltern Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (1/23/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton | |
Northampton International Academy Save school | Primary & Secondary Free schools - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (2/2/2022) | 178 submissions 56.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Northampton |
Bosworth Independent College Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | Northampton | |||
Northampton High School Save school | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | Northampton |
School | Type |
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Wootton Park School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/10/2019) |
Briar Hill Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/16/2022) 30 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Hunsbury Park Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/28/2022) 32 submissions 94.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Delapre Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/11/2014) |
East Hunsbury Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/17/2013) 71 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Lyncrest Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/7/2022) 61 submissions 95.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St James Church of England Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/6/2021) |
Simon de Senlis Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/3/2014) |
The Abbey Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/13/2015) |
Earl Spencer Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/18/2015) |
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (25/05/2017) |
Spring Lane Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/16/2022) |
Wootton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/8/2014) |
Abbeyfield School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/12/2016) |
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/6/2017) |
Castle Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/30/2016) 12 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Chiltern Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (1/23/2020) |
Northampton International Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (2/2/2022) 178 submissions 56.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Bosworth Independent College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school |
Northampton High School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary |
Station | Distance from Far Cotton | Commute options |
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Northampton A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -3% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (67 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Euston (75 mins - West Midlands Trains - £555 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (100 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 119 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 126 mins - Southern - £555 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 177 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 179 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Long Buckby A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 12 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (52 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 87 mins - West Midlands Trains - £555 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (91 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 110 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 138 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 148 mins - Southern - £555 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 168 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 170 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 179 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Northampton South consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.2% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.5% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 9.0% | 480 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 16.3% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.4% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.0% | |
Routine occupations | 19.1% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.0% | 273 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 9.6% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Northamptonshire is fast (72mbps). Far Cotton is faster than this, with average download speeds of 86.4mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Northampton South level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 86.4 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 96.8% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 2.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Northampton level:
Type | Northampton | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 118 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 6 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 9 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 51 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Far Cotton.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Lincs and Northants | River Nene | St James, Far Cotton and Cotton End areas of Northampton including St Leonards Road, Euston Road, Richmond Terrace, Parkwood Street and St James Mill Road |
Lincs and Northants | River Nene | Low-lying undefended areas of the River Nene between Daventry and Billing. Tributaries may also affect Daventry, Weedon, Badby, Nether Heyford, Bugbrooke, Blisworth, Collingtree, and Moulton |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Far Cotton, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 118 | Primary: 17Secondary: 6 | 9.0% residents in higher managerial positions 8.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Chapel Brampton, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Brackley, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 | 17.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Daventry, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 17.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Pitsford, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Weedon, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Brixworth, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: Secondary: | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Far Cotton, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 118 | Primary: 17Secondary: 6 |
Chapel Brampton, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Brackley, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 6Secondary: 2 |
Daventry, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 9Secondary: 3 |
Long Buckby, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Middleton Cheney, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Happiness Very High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Pitsford, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Weedon, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Brixworth, West Northamptonshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £284,540 Detached: £490,045 | 84 | Primary: Secondary: |
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