The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Raunds
A first purchase at the £265,000 Raunds average needs about £29,800 in cash, made up of £26,500 deposit, £0 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £265,000 Raunds average needs about £29,800 in cash, made up of £26,500 deposit, £0 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
What a first Raunds purchase costs in cash
On the local average the deposit is £26,500, stamp duty is £0 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £29,800.
First time buyer relief saves you £3,250 against the standard charge of £3,250 at this price. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Raunds.
What you can borrow against local incomes
Average prices sit below the £500,000 relief ceiling, so most first purchases here still qualify. Check your own price against the threshold.
What the first year actually costs
Band D council tax in Northamptonshire is £2,542 a year, which is £212 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Raunds detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Raunds Park Infant School, Windmill Primary School and Manor School. 1 local school was rated Good or Outstanding overall at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Raunds to Wellingborough station takes about 20 to 30 min by road.
By price, Raunds ranks 12 of the 15 Northamptonshire locations we cover, at £265,000 against a county average of £300,000. Band D council tax here is £2,542, against an average of £2,487 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Raunds
Raunds is a smaller, more affordable Nene-valley town with boot-and-shoe heritage and new-build growth.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Raunds property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £180,000 to £220,000 | A Victorian or Edwardian boot-and-shoe terrace, or a newer flat, the more accessible way into the town. |
| Around £240,000 to £300,000 | A classic interwar or postwar semi, or a smaller new-build house, the signature Raunds family home. |
| £350,000 and above | A larger or detached house, or a bigger new-build, the top of the local market (check any estate charge). |
- An affordable Nene-valley town
- Stanwick Lakes & the Nene valley nearby
- Good value and space for the money
- Boot-and-shoe heritage & St Peter's church
- A friendly, community feel
- No railway station in the town itself
- Local schools picture is honestly mixed
- A&E is a drive away at Kettering or Northampton
- New homes often carry estate management charges
- Some older/system-built homes affect lending
Raunds is known locally for The boot-and-shoe heritage & the 1905 march, and Stanwick Lakes. Raunds was a footwear town, and the 1905 march of its unemployed bootmakers to London is a well-known episode in the history of the trade and of labour.
Practical detail for Raunds: the NN9 postcode district, no station in Raunds, nearest are Wellingborough & Kettering (East Midlands Railway to London St Pancras) and nearest A and E is Kettering General or Northampton General (a drive), no A&E in town; verify with NHS.
Raunds at a glance
| Upfront cost | Raunds figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £265,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £26,500 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £0 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £3,250 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £29,800 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £1,394 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Raunds
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £29,800, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,542 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Raunds
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Raunds, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
We can introduce you to a specialist who can combine your mobile, broadband and utilities into one bill. There's no fee for the introduction.
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