Living in Northampton, Northamptonshire
Thinking of moving to Northampton? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Northampton, Northamptonshire - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Northampton
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Northampton
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mounts Medical Centre | Campbell Street, Northampton | 0.3 mi | 01604 632117 |
| Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr | 7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton | 0.4 mi | 01604 633682 |
| Langham Place Surgery | 11 Langham Place, Northampton | 0.5 mi | 01604 638162 |
| Maple Access Partnership LLP | Maple House, 17-19 Hazelwood Road, Northampton | 0.5 mi | 01604 250969 |
| Queensview Medical Centre | Thornton Road, Northampton | 0.9 mi | 01604 713315 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Northampton
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicina Pharmacy.co.uk | Unit 3 Priory S Ind Park, 11 Upper Priory Street, Northampton | 0.2 mi | 01604 345869 |
| Regent Pharmacy | 10-11 Regent Square, Northampton | 0.2 mi | 01604 250734 |
| Mounts Health Centre Pharmacy | The Mounts Medical Centre, Campbell Street, Northampton | 0.3 mi | 01604 250838 |
| Boots | 9 the Parade, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton | 0.3 mi | 01604 635566 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 9-11 Wood Street, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton | 0.4 mi | 01604 631146 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Northampton
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castilian Street Dental Practice | 10 Castilian Street, Northampton | 0.5 mi | |
| Victoria Promenade Dental | 16 Victoria Promenade, Northampton | 0.5 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 99 Harlestone Road, Northampton | 0.7 mi | |
| Abington Dental Practice | 1a Billing Road, Northampton | 0.7 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | 73 Weedon Road, Northampton | 0.7 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Northampton
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 119, ALPHA HOUSE, BROAD STREET | £128,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 9, ST. ANDREWS COURT, ST ANDREWS STREET | £135,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 17, BROOK STREET | £150,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| FLAT 7, 25 - 33, REGENT STREET | £155,000 | Flat | Apr 2026 |
| FLAT 516, ALPHA HOUSE, BROAD STREET | £100,000 | Flat | Feb 2026 |
| 47, BROOK STREET | £146,600 | Terraced | Dec 2025 |
| 3, UPPINGHAM STREET | £147,000 | Terraced | Dec 2025 |
| FLAT 26, ALDBURY COURT, ST GEORGES STREET | £125,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| FLAT 10, DARENTH COURT, UPPER PRIORY STREET | £105,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| 77, ST ANDREWS ROAD | £180,000 | Terraced | Sep 2025 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Northampton
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Castle Academy | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Delapre Primary School | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
Broadband in Northampton
Local Amenities in Northampton
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.1 mi
- Castle Mound 0.1 mi
- Castle Orchard Playground (under construction) 0.2 mi
- Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) 0.2 mi
- Memorial Square 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Aisa Oriental Supermaket 0.3 mi
- Sing Long Oriental Supermarket 0.3 mi
- Aldi 0.5 mi
- Afro Caribbean Superstore 0.5 mi
- Daily Fresh Super Market 0.5 mi
Train Stations
- Northampton Rail Station 0.3 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Regent Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- CHEC - Northampton 0.2 mi
- Mounts Medical Centre 0.3 mi
- Mounts Health Centre Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Boots 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Northampton
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Planning & Heritage in Northampton
No special planning designations found near the town centre.