Every year, luxury lifestyle website, Muddy Stilettoes, hosts a vote where readers can have their say on the best areas to live in 35 counties across the country.
Voting took place between August 11 and 27 and readers were given one vote each. The Best Place to Live lists provided information on everything from eating out and best schools to the commute and local arts/culture, but the final decision came from the readers’ own personal experience.
Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos said: “When people move home, they’re searching for more than just a house, they want to find a new lifestyle that works for them.
"Our exclusive reader vote gives them a fresh perspective that can make their search easier. It’s hard to be confident on whether a location is the right place for you, but we’ve built our reputation on having first-hand knowledge on the in-the-know places to live and places to go.
"This reader vote gives a truly independent view on the towns and villages with the most popular postcodes, schools, restaurants and amenities.”
Here are the ten best places to live in Northamptonshire in 2025, according to Muddy Stilettos – listed from number 10 to number one.
9. Higham Ferrers
At number three is the North Northamptonshire town of Higham Ferrers. Muddy Stilettos said: "Want a close-knit community vibe with the added luxury of top notch shopping, restaurants and attractions within arms length? Higham Ferrers is a box ticker." Photo: Muddy Stilettos
10. Daventry
In at number two is the market town of Daventry. Muddy Stilettos said: "Looking for a new life in a burgeoning market town with bags of character, all the amenities and a vibrant community feel, surrounded by luscious, rolling countryside? Introducing Daventry, where history and heritage nestle alongside some of the most splendid hospitality in the shire." Photo: Muddy Stilettos
11. Oundle
Taking top spot is the village of Oundle in North Northamptonshire. Muddy Stilettos said: "Oxford in miniature, Oundle has the dreaming spires, notable gastronomy and first rate academia. You may never want to leave. Property is not cheap compared to other parts of the county, but it is very easy on the eye." Photo: Muddy Stilettos