Crick
Built-up area in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.35, -1.149 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 58 72 |
| Population: | 1,886 |
| Dialling code: | 01788 (Rugby) |
Crick is a compact village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire set beside the Grand Union Canal, with a busy marina and towpaths that make it popular with boaters and walkers. It’s well known for the annual Crick Boat Show and sits close to major transport links such as the M1 motorway and the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal, giving the area a mix of commuter and logistics-driven economy while still feeling rural.
Historically an agricultural settlement that grew with the arrival of the canal, Crick now combines older stone buildings and village amenities with newer housing and active community groups. Its location means easy access to nearby towns like Daventry, Rugby and Northampton, but it retains a village atmosphere centred on the marina, village hall and local events.
Postcode districts covering Crick
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 19.2 miles
- Coventry 15.4 miles
- Northampton 14 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.7 miles
- Nuneaton 18.6 miles
- Rugby 4.1 miles
- Kettering 18.9 miles
- Kettering Town 18.7 miles
- Corby 21.7 miles
- Wellingborough 19.1 miles
- Banbury 21.5 miles
- Hinckley 16.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Braunston and Crick Ward 1.7 miles
- Kilsby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Yelvertoft Built-up area 2 miles
- Hillmorton Ward 2.5 miles
- Ashby St. Ledgers Parish 2.6 miles
- Lilbourne Parish 2.8 miles
- Clay Coton Parish 2.8 miles
- Barby Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Winwick Parish 3 miles
- Watford Built-up area 3.2 miles
- West Haddon Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Paddox Ward 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Crick
NN6 7TL, NN6 7XA, NN6 7GX, NN6 7DN, NN6 7TH, NN6 7GB, NN6 7EA, NN6 7WJ, NN6 7TT … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 26.3 miles
- East Midlands Airport 34.1 miles
- Long Buckby Railway Station 4.7 miles
- Rugby Railway Station 4.7 miles
Hotels in Crick Ad
Schools in Crick
- Crick Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Catesby Priory Historic site 9.2 miles
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton Town Stadium 12.1 miles
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 12.3 miles
- Blackdown Manor Estate 15.6 miles
- Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Museum 15.6 miles
- Coventry Transport Museum Museum 15.8 miles
- Belgrade Theatre Theatre 15.9 miles
- Sewardsley Priory Historic site 16.1 miles
- Ricoh Arena Stadium 16.2 miles
- Stoneleigh Abbey Historic site 16.3 miles
- Blackdown Hill Estate 16.4 miles
- Liberty Way Stadium 17.1 miles