Built-up area in West Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.177, -1.017 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 67 53 |
| Population: | 664 |
| Dialling code: | 01604 (Northampton) |
Pattishall and its adjoining hamlet Astcote sit in rural West Northamptonshire in central England, tucked into the rolling farmland that characterises this part of Northamptonshire. Pattishall is the larger settlement with a compact village centre, a parish church and community amenities, while Astcote remains a quieter cluster of houses and farmsteads a short distance away; both feel closely linked to nearby market towns such as Towcester and the county town of Northampton, and are within easy reach of the motorsport and leisure economy around Silverstone.
Historically the area has agricultural roots and you can still see period buildings and lanes that reflect medieval and post‑medieval settlement patterns, but today the local economy mixes farming with commuters and small businesses. Community life is typically village‑centred, with a village hall, school and local clubs bringing residents together, and a strong sense of local identity preserved through annual events and preservation of historic features.
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