InvestNN - A space to live
More than land and logistics
In North Northamptonshire, space means more than land and logistics it means space to live well. With vibrant towns, growing communities, and rolling countryside on your doorstep, this is a place where people can build rewarding careers without sacrificing the things that matter: time, nature, connection, and balance.
Whether you’re raising a family, building a team, or relocating key staff, North Northamptonshire offers the lifestyle to match its economic opportunity. It’s one of the most affordable locations within reach of London with garden communities, market town charm, and modern developments that offer space to settle, space to thrive.
Homes and communities
Modern new developments at Glenvale Park (Wellingborough), Hanwood Park (Kettering) and Priors Hall Park (Corby) offer thousands of high-quality homes with schools, shops, and green spaces built-in. North Northants is one of the most affordable places within commuting distance of London and Cambridge:
| Average house price | £248,000 |
|---|---|
| Average monthly rent | £755 for a 2 bed home |
| Green space access | 97% of homes with 10 minutes |
| Ofsted rate | 81% of schools good/outstanding |
| Commute to London | 55 to 70 minutes (rail) |
| Rushden Lakes footfall | 5 million+ annual visits (2023) |
| Stanwick Lakes visitors | 700,000 per year |
| Skatepark visitors | 80,000+ at Adrenaline Alley |
Leisure, culture, green spaces
Green spaces and Outdoor Life
Access to high-quality green space is a key part of what makes North Northamptonshire such a compelling place to live and work.
From the ‘English Versailles’ at Boughton House to the medieval grandeur of Rockingham Castle, this region brims with storybook estates where centuries of history now double as idyllic backdrops for modern culture and outdoor enjoyment.
Whether it’s lunchtime walks along the River Nene, weekend cycling at Stanwick Lakes, or family time in country parks and woodlands, outdoor life here is both easy and accessible.
With major green assets on the doorstep of every town and 97% of homes within a ten-minute walk of open space the region offers a healthier, more balanced lifestyle that supports wellbeing, productivity and long-term talent retention.
Last updated 03 December 2025