Living in MK19, West Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around MK19 in West Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central MK19 sold at a median of £435,000 across 16 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across West Northamptonshire are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 16 schools within about 3 miles, 91% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of MK19 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in West Northamptonshire pays £2,487 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 2 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly burglary (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 10 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in West Northamptonshire: £291,929, up 1.2% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider East Midlands average is £242,274.
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Council tax at Band D in West Northamptonshire: £2,487 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare MK19 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for MK19 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around MK19
16 recorded home sales on the streets around central MK19 in the last 2 years, with a median of £435,000 and a range from £220,000 to £1,800,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bridge Road, MK19 7JH | Terraced | £350,000 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Coslast House Main Street, MK19 7JL | Detached | £675,000 | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Main Street, MK19 7JL | Detached | £435,000 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 21 Bridge Road, MK19 7JH | Terraced | £310,000 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 33 Manor Close, MK19 7JG | Semi-detached | £332,000 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| The Dairy The Priory, MK19 7JJ | Detached | £992,500 | 27 Feb 2026 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
16 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Street School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| St Mary and St Giles Church of England School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi away | no figure |
| Old Stratford Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Wyvern School | Primary | Good | 1.8 mi away | no figure |
| Greenleys First School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
| Greenleys Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
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14 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 20.4% |
| Professional occupations | 20.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
| Skilled trades | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central MK19 in August 2026, most commonly burglary.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Northamptonshire's figures.
GP practices and A&E
2 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of MK19. The nearest, Watling Street Practice, has 41,631 registered patients and 2,162 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watling Street Practice | 1.4 mi | 41,631 | 2,162 |
| The Stonedean Practice | 1.4 mi | 8,264 | 2,524 |
Nearest A&E: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where 63.5% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust at 60.7%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in West Northamptonshire pays £2,487 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 5.2% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for West Northamptonshire, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,975 | Not given |
| 2022-23 | £2,041 | +3.3% |
| 2023-24 | £2,146 | +5.1% |
| 2024-25 | £2,250 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,363 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,487 | +5.2% |
Exceptional Financial Support. West Northamptonshire was agreed support by government for 2024-25 (£6.52m), 2023-24 (£6.6m). Support is permission to borrow, or to spend capital receipts, on day-to-day services because the council could not otherwise set a balanced budget. Councils in this position tend to cut services and raise council tax by the most the rules allow.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about MK19
What is the average house price in MK19?
The average sold price in West Northamptonshire is £291,929 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in MK19?
Prices in West Northamptonshire are up 1.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in MK19?
The median of 16 recorded sales around central MK19 in the last 2 years is £435,000, ranging from £220,000 to £1,800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in MK19?
16 schools sit within 3 miles of central MK19, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in MK19?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK19 in August 2026, most commonly burglary (Police.uk).
Is MK19 at risk of flooding?
Central MK19 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is MK19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £435,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is MK19 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central MK19 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was burglary. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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