West Northamptonshire

Unitary authority in England

Coordinates:	52.23, -1.01
OS grid ref:	SP 67 59

West Northamptonshire is a unitary authority on the English Midlands’ central plain, created in 2021 and centred on the large market town of Northampton. The area combines an urban centre with rolling agricultural countryside, cut by the River Nene and dotted with historic market towns such as Daventry, Towcester and Brackley. Notable landmarks include the Spencer family estate at Althorp and the world‑famous Silverstone circuit on the authority’s western edge, which brings a major motorsport and engineering presence to the local economy.

Economically the authority mixes traditional manufacturing - Northampton’s long shoemaking heritage - with modern logistics and distribution hubs, aided by strong road and rail links to London and the Midlands. Socially it offers the contrast of a busy urban centre, historic market life and quiet villages, with tourism, motorsport events and country houses attracting visitors alongside a growing commuter and industrial base.

West Northamptonshire postcode districts

MK19, NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5, NN6, NN7, NN11, NN12, NN13, OX17

Most populated places in West Northamptonshire

Places in West Northamptonshire

Barby Built-up area
Blisworth Built-up area
Brackley Built-up area
Braunston Built-up area
Brixworth Built-up area
Bugbrooke Built-up area
Byfield Built-up area
Cogenhoe Built-up area
Cogenhoe and Whiston Parish
Crick Built-up area
Croughton Built-up area
Daventry Built-up area
Deanshanger Built-up area
Flore Built-up area
Hackleton Built-up area
Hardingstone Parish
Harpole Built-up area
Hartwell Built-up area
Kilsby Built-up area
Kings Sutton Built-up area
Kislingbury Built-up area
Long Buckby Built-up area
Nether Heyford Built-up area
Northampton Built-up area
Potterspury Built-up area
Roade Built-up area
Silverstone Built-up area
Spratton Built-up area
Towcester Built-up area
Weedon Bec Built-up area
Welford Built-up area
West Haddon Built-up area