r/northamptonians

Hey all - I'm currently living in Corby and have lived there for about 11 years, but I want to move a bit closer to my work place in Wellingborough, while also to shortening my (not so frequent) commute to London.

My choice is either between Wellingborough and Northampton. Wellingborough would be more convenient as I would be 10 minutes away from my work place, but Northampton would be a bit livelier, especially for a single 28 year old. The only reason why I'm hesitating to pick Northampton is because of Sywell and the congestion that comes with it.

I'm not sure if this is pertinent to my question but I only need to be in the office for about 2-3 times a week.

What would you recommend?

Hello everyone!

My partner and I currently live in Surrey, and as much as we like it here, we have nothing keeping us here as we moved for a job my partner no longer has! I'm 28F and he's 28M.. would you recommend Northampton for us? We're pretty quiet/chill people, our idea of a good night out is food and then board games at home, so not after crazy nightlife etc! Just want somewhere with decent connections to London with some good restaurants/bars/cafes and nature! (And no horrific rental prices.. Surrey is the worst)

Have heard mixed things about safety etc. I am originally from Birmingham though which also has a bad rep, so I'm taking that with a pinch of salt but would love to hear thoughts. Also recommendations for the best areas to live, I'd love to hear from everyone's experiences!

Also are there groups for making friends around the area for new people? I've not made a single friend in Surrey since moving here 2 years ago and would like to change that!

Basically any info you have will be super helpful 🫶🏻 thanks all x

If anyone, hmu

I’ve got a fairly big project on at work and just can’t focus at home as the neighbours are having some work done. Does anyone have any recommendations for cafes to do some laptop work? I would probably only be staying an hour or two then hop to another so I’m not clogging up a table.

I’ve got a fairly big project on at work and just can’t focus at home as the neighbours are having some work done. Does anyone have any recommendations for cafes to do some laptop work? I would probably only be staying an hour or two then hop to another so I’m not clogging up a table.

Seen him any number of times over the years & just saw him again today in Grosvenor Centre, in very impressive blue-sequined jacket & shoes. Always very well & colourfully dressed, I'm always glad to catch a sight of him.

Seems the kind of local character who already has a nickname, if not I hereby dub him Flash Jack in honour of both his colourful attire & impressive walking pace.

I know my question is a bit vague so i’ll add more context in here. Ive landed a Graduate Job in Northampton and will be moving there in the next couple of months. I currently live in Surrey and love it here. I haven’t heard the best things about Northampton (particularly the town centre) but have heard great things about nearby villages.

Now for my first year i’ll be without a car so living in those villages is basically not an option (as i’ll need good and reliable public transport) but during my second year, i’ll have bought myself a car. It would be particularly nice to be in the area between Northampton and Milton Keynes (I’m not from here so not sure if that area has a name lmao).

What villages would you recommend?

Any recommendations?

Looking for any social groups close to town that my son who is clever, caring and funny, can join. He’s into reading, creative stuff, music, gym (kind of), cinema, walks etc but until he gets to know folk can feel a little anxious. Social isolation is really taking the toll on him but due to neurodivergence, saying ‘go make some friends’ obviously is a challenge!

Any recommendations ? Quite fancy a nice meal and one for desert. Thanks.

Hello everyone, in short I am applying for MSc digital marketing in this university. Is it a good choice?

(Just kinda confused just tell me anything you know about this university it might be helpful for me thank you 🤩)