In fact, 11,341 people moved to the town from elsewhere in the UK in the 12 months to June 2019.
That is according to internal migration data from the Office for National Statistics, which also reveals the areas of the country where the most people are drawn to Northampton from.
So where is the pull to the borough the greatest? We reveal the top 10 places people leave in search of a new life here.
5. Kettering - 311
In total, 311 people moved from Kettering to Northampton in the 12 months to June 2019. Photo: Getty Images
6. East Northamptonshire - 272
In total, 272 people moved from East Northamptonshire to Northampton in the 12 months to June 2019
7. Birmingham - 268
In total, 268 people moved from Birmingham to Northampton in the 12 months to June 2019. Photo: Getty Images
8. Leicester - 240
In total, 240 people moved from Leicester to Northampton in the 12 months to June 2019. Photo: Getty Images