North Northamptonshire: population and statistics
North Northamptonshire has a population of 379,569 (2025) across 986.6 km², or 385 people per km². It ranks 26 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +13.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 379,569 residents
- 986.6 km²
- 385 people/km²
North Northamptonshire in numbers
Population of North Northamptonshire over time
North Northamptonshire had 335,250 residents in 2015 and 379,569 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 356,437 |
| 2021 | 360,418 |
| 2022 | 363,723 |
| 2023 | 369,219 |
| 2024 | 375,336 |
| 2025 | 379,569 |
All indicators for North Northamptonshire
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 239 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.1% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 163,350 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 25 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 24.3% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 235 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 26.3% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 33 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 148,918 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 23 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.4% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.2% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 66.2% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 179 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.4% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 132 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 15.2% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 133 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £257,807 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 197 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 139 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.5% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 232 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 2.5% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 124 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 17,005 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 34 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.8 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 173 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 14,880 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 37 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,951 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 194 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North Northamptonshire | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.0% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 196 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, North Northamptonshire ranks 3 by population.
Households (Census 2021): 148,918 households in North Northamptonshire, compared with an average of 80,736 households in East Midlands and 111,842 households across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households (Census 2021)”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 138,181 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Rutland, 22.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Buckinghamshire (584,296 residents), 77 km away.
Business sectors: North Northamptonshire
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.4% ×1.0
- Construction13.4% ×1.1
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10.5% ×3.5
- Professional, scientific and technical10.4% ×0.7
- Transport and storage7.8% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Where is North Northamptonshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire has 379,569 residents (2025), ranking 26 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire covers 986.6 km², with a density of 385 people per km².
Is the population of North Northamptonshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Northamptonshire went from 335,250 to 379,569, a change of +13.2%.
Where is North Northamptonshire?
North Northamptonshire is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 52.450, longitude −0.600.
Households (Census 2021): what is the figure for North Northamptonshire?
In North Northamptonshire, “Households (Census 2021)” stands at 148,918 households (2021), ranking 23 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 61,440 households.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for North Northamptonshire?
In North Northamptonshire, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 17,005 sites (2026), ranking 34 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Which local authorities border North Northamptonshire?
The nearest to North Northamptonshire are Rutland (22 km), Huntingdonshire (24 km), Peterborough (29 km), Harborough (29 km), West Northamptonshire (35 km).