The 8 best places to live in Northamptonshire
The results are in! See where you voted as the best place to live in Northamptonshire.
Escaping the rat race? Northamptonshire offers rural tranquility, pretty market towns, a vibrant foodie scene and academic excellence all within easy reach of London and without the eye-watering property price tag.

Brixworth
Just a stones throw from the county town, Brixworth village has got it all: the location, the character, the community vibe and the bustling amenities, so if you want a slice of country living but still need a cafe 'round the corner and a basic level of human contact, then you could do a lot worse than Brixworth.

Daventry
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.

Weedon
Industrial chic canal side living is the order of the day in this gorgeously rural village community with something of a dual personality. The strategic heart of British military defence during the Napoleonic wars, Weedon marries pretty cottage charm with edgy vibes redolent of pre-Olympics East London. What's not to love? Part of our Top 200 Places to Live series.

Brackley
Ready to bid farewell to the constraints of city life but want good connections and busy, well-heeled vibe? Brackley could be just the place you're looking for and it couldn't be prettier.

Oundle
Oxford in miniature: Oundle has the dreaming spires, notable gastronomy and first rate academia. You may never want to leave.

Earls Barton
Looking for loft living but want to ditch the Shoreditch price tag? Welcome to Earls Barton where the legacy of the Northants shoe industry lives on in warehouse conversions and, for the wine lovers, there's even a local vineyard.

Towcester
Crave country living but can't see yourself ditching life in the fast lane? The buzzing market town of Towcester is perfectly positioned for zooming to the big city when required, but, from international motorsports to vast parklands, why leave when you've got all this on your doorstep?.

Thrapston
Leave behind the grind and escape to this charmingly period drama-esque riverside market town. Surrounded by rolling farmland and nature reserves, Thrapston's comfy, bucolic vibe is just minutes from fast road links towards Cambridge.