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Northamptonshire
development finance.

Expert property development finance across Northamptonshire. 7 towns, 7,463 annual transactions, median price £250,000. We connect developers with competitive funding from our panel of 100+ lenders.

Median price
£250k
Sales (12m)
7,463
YoY change
-4.4%
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Northamptonshire

Property development
in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire sits at the heart of England's logistics corridor, with excellent motorway connectivity via the M1, A14, and A45. Northampton's ongoing town centre regeneration and the county's position within the Oxford-Cambridge Arc create development opportunities. Daventry and Kettering offer market town development, while Corby's continued expansion from a New Town base provides volume housing opportunities.

The Northamptonshire property market recorded 7,463 residential transactions over the past 12 months, with a county-wide median sale price of £250,000 - £35k below the UK average. Prices have shown softening, with a year-on-year change of -4.4% across the county's 7 principal towns.

New-build completions totalled 292 over the same period, representing 3.9% of total transactions. This signals an active development pipeline with proven buyer demand.

Key Development Drivers

Oxford-Cambridge Arc growth corridor
M1 and A14 logistics employment
Northampton town centre regeneration
Corby continued expansion from New Town base

In-depth analysis

Northamptonshire Property Market: Prices, Trends & Development Finance (2026)

5 min read · 8 sections with charts and data tables

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Price analysis

Northamptonshire house prices
by property type.

Understanding price variation across property types is essential for developers assessing scheme viability. The spread between property types indicates the range of opportunities available.

Property TypeNorthamptonshire MedianUK AverageDifference
Detached£360,000£420,000£-60000
Semi-detached£250,000£265,000£-15000
Terraced£207,000£230,000£-23000
Flat/Apartment£130,000£225,000£-95000

The £230k spread between detached homes and flats creates development opportunities across the specification spectrum — from high-value family homes to accessible apartment schemes.

Town comparison

Northamptonshire town-by-town
price data.

Northamptonshire encompasses 7 principal towns with distinct market characteristics. Ranked by median price alongside transaction volume and annual price movement.

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
Towcester£343,995375-5.8%
Northampton£273,6203,099-2.3%
Daventry£265,000471-5.4%
Kettering£250,0001,355-4.3%
Wellingborough£246,000993-7.2%
Rushden£245,0004710%
Corby£219,000699-5.8%

Most Expensive

Towcester - £343,995

Northampton - £273,620

Daventry - £265,000

Most Affordable

Corby - £219,000

Rushden - £245,000

Wellingborough - £246,000

Most Active

Northampton - 3,099 sales

Kettering - 1,355 sales

Wellingborough - 993 sales

Development finance
in Northamptonshire.

Whether you're planning a ground-up residential development, converting a commercial building, or acquiring a site at auction in Northamptonshire, Construction Capital sources the optimal finance structure from our panel of 100+ lenders, funds, and family offices.

For a typical Northamptonshire development with a GDV based on detached home values of £360,000, senior development finance of £234,000 at 65% LTGDV is achievable. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, reducing the equity requirement to as little as 10-15%.

Common questions

Northamptonshire
— answered.

What is the average house price in Northamptonshire?

The median house price across Northamptonshire's 7 principal towns is £250,000, based on 7,463 transactions in the past 12 months. Detached homes average £360,000 and flats average £130,000.

Can I get development finance in Northamptonshire?

Yes. Construction Capital arranges development finance across Northamptonshire from 100+ lenders including banks, funds, and family offices. Typical terms: senior debt from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine to 85-90% of costs, and bridging loans completing in 5-10 days.

Which towns in Northamptonshire have the highest property prices?

The most expensive towns in Northamptonshire are Towcester (£343,995), Northampton (£273,620), Daventry (£265,000).

Is Northamptonshire a good area for property development?

Northamptonshire recorded 7,463 sales and 292 new-build completions in the past 12 months, with prices softening at -4.4% YoY. This is a deep, liquid market with strong exit confidence.

Where we fund

Northamptonshire,
United Kingdom.

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