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.
5. Hardingstone
The Northampton village is in at number seven. Muddy Stilettos said: "A chocolate box village with a buzzing community that benefits from its proximity to town amenities, culture, top notch schools and great road and rail links." Photo: Muddy Stilettos
6. The Bringtons
At number six is The Bringtons - picturesque villages in the West Northamptonshire. Muddy Stilettos said: "Small but mighty, the village duo of Great and Little Brington are riding high on the Northants desirability chart for their chocolate box feels, community vibes and stately surrounds." Photo: Muddy Stilettos
7. Brackley
South Northamptonshire town Brackley comes in at number five. Muddy Stilettos said: "Ready to bid farewell to the constraints of city life but want good connections and a busy, well-heeled vibe? Brackley could be just the place you’re looking for and it couldn’t be prettier." Photo: Muddy Stilettos
8. Towcester
Another South Northamptonshire town - Towcester - is ranked as number four. Muddy Stilettos said: "Crave country living but can’t see yourself ditching life in the fast lane? This buzzy market town is perfectly positioned for commuting, while being surrounded by acres of green space." Photo: Muddy Stilettos