School Catchments and House Prices in Burton Latimer
In the Burton Latimer area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Burton Latimer area, 3 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Burton Latimer asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £280,000 and a detached home averages £280,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Burton Latimer area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Burton Latimer.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Burton Latimer numbers
The schools families ask about here are Meadowside Primary School, St Mary's CofE Primary School and The Latimer Arts College. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Burton Latimer to Kettering station takes about 10 min by road.
By price, Burton Latimer ranks 8 of the 15 Northamptonshire locations we cover, at £280,000 against a county average of £300,000. Band D council tax here is £2,467, against an average of £2,487 across the county locations we cover.
How Burton Latimer scores for different buyers
Burton Latimer is an affordable working town near Kettering, the home of Weetabix, with new-build growth.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Burton Latimer property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Good local schools (Meadowside and St Mary's primaries and The Latimer Arts College are all Good), affordable family housing and countryside close by; the main watch-point is how you will reach a station. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★★ | One of the more affordable towns in North Northamptonshire, with older terraces and new-build starter homes well below the county's pricier towns, a genuine way onto the ladder. |
| Property developers & investors | ★★★★☆ | Accessible entry prices, local employment (including Weetabix) and a growing new-build stock make Burton Latimer a practical buy-to-let and value market, check estate charges and yields per property. |
| Commuters | ★★★☆☆ | Fast Midland Main Line trains into St Pancras and Leicester, but from Kettering a few miles away, not a station in the town itself, so factor in the drive or bus. |
| Upsizers | ★★★☆☆ | The new-build estates offer larger detached family homes at sensible prices, though buyers wanting period grandeur or premium amenities may prefer Kettering or a village. |
First-time buyers
People wanting an affordable first home, older terraces and new-build starter homes well below the county's pricier towns, within reach of local jobs and a fast main line at Kettering.
Families
People wanting an affordable family house, good local schools (Meadowside, St Mary's and The Latimer Arts College are all Good), new family housing and countryside close by, with checks on the school-run to a station.
Workers & investors
People wanting a value home near major local employers (including Weetabix), and investors wanting accessible, steady-yielding property, with checks on estate charges and the drive to Kettering station.
Burton Latimer is known locally for The home of Weetabix, and Wicksteed Park (nearby). Burton Latimer has made Weetabix since the 1930s, the factory on the edge of the town is a defining local employer and landmark, and the town remains the cereal's home.
Practical detail for Burton Latimer: the NN15 postcode district, no station in town, nearest is Kettering (Midland Main Line to St Pancras & Leicester) and nearest A and E is Kettering General Hospital (a drive), verify with NHS.
Burton Latimer at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Meadowside Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The Latimer Arts College | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Burton Latimer
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Northamptonshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £28,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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