About Cotton End

Cotton End is a small village located in Northamptonshire, England, within the NN4 postcode area. This residential area is primarily made up of houses and offers a peaceful environment for its residents. The village is surrounded by green fields, providing a sense of openness and space. The village is conveniently situated near the larger town of Northampton, which offers a wider range of amenities and services. Residents can easily access shopping, dining, and recreational facilities in Northampton while enjoying the quieter lifestyle that Cotton End provides. The area is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities.

School Ratings in Cotton End

Families in Cotton End have access to 125 local schools. Woodland View Primary School and Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Cotton End

Homes sell for an average of £468K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £402K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Cotton End

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Cotton End, with 208 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Cotton End

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Cotton End around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Cotton End

Cotton End benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,911 sales

Average Price £468K
£7K — £109.15M
Detached £402K 3,084
Semi £259K 1,974
Terraced £227K 1,712
Flat £159K 919

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

72 Primary
11 Secondary
42 Other
Hospital and Outreach Education Good 0.3 miles Far Cotton Library and Children's Centre Good 0.4 miles Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Primary Good 0.5 miles Delapre Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles WiEducate LTD 0.6 miles Progress Schools - Northamptonshire Requires Improvement 0.8 miles Gloucester Nursery School Nursery 0.9 miles New Horizons Academy 0.9 miles Spring Lane Children's Centre 0.9 miles Spring Lane Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Northampton Central Library and Children's Centre Inadequate 0.9 miles Abbeyfield School Secondary Good 0.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Cotton End IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Cotton End are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
8/10
14,665 Children (0-15) 21%
45,290 Working Age 65%
12,801 Older (60+) 18%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Cotton End 880 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Cotton End are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

299 Violence & Sexual Offences
208 Anti-Social Behaviour
67 Criminal Damage & Arson
67 Public Order
63 Other Theft
34 Shoplifting
29 Burglary
29 Drugs
28 Vehicle Crime
19 Robbery
15 Weapons
9 Bicycle Theft
8 Other Crime
5 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Northamptonshire Delapre and South Northampton Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Northampton Train Station 0.7 miles
Long Buckby Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Far Cotton 0.6 miles St James's End 0.9 miles Briar Hill 1.2 miles Northampton 1.2 miles Hardingstone 1.4 miles Shelfleys 1.8 miles Abington 1.8 miles Dallington 1.8 miles Kingsthorpe Hollow 1.9 miles Queen's Park 1.9 miles Swan Valley 2 miles Duston 2 miles

Local Government

District West Northamptonshire
Ward East Hunsbury and Shelfleys
Constituency South Northamptonshire
Parish Collingtree
Region East Midlands

Streets in NN4 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 2 Aldwell Close 1 Ambridge Close 1 Ansell Way 1 Applebarn Close 1 Archangel Road 1 Archangel Square 1 Ash Lane 2 Ashpole Spinney 1 Atterbury Way 1 Augusta Avenue 1 Avebury Way 1 Axe Head Road 1 Azure Way 1 Back Lane 1 Badger Lane 2 Baines Way 1 Bakewell Close 1 Balland Way 1 Banbury Close 1 Bancroft Close 1 Bancroft Way 1 Bank View 1 Barn Close 1 Barn Corner 1 Barn Mews 1 Barn Owl Close 2 Barnfield Way 3 Barrack Road 42 Basil Close 1

Postcodes in NN4 50 shown View all postcodes

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