This is a list of settlements in Northamptonshire ordered by population based on the results of the 2011 census. In 2011, there were 18 settlements with 5,000 or more inhabitants in Northamptonshire. The next United Kingdom census will take place in 2021.
| Rank | Town | Population | Borough/district | Notes |
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| 1 | Northampton | 243,511 (2021) | West Northamptonshire | |
| 2 | Corby | 68,164 (2021) [1] | North Northamptonshire | |
| 3 | Kettering | 63,144 (2021) [1] | North Northamptonshire | |
| 4 | Wellingborough | 54,412 (2021) [1] | North Northamptonshire | |
| 5 | Rushden | 31,690 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 6 | Daventry | 27,786 (2021) | West Northamptonshire | |
| 7 | Brackley | 16,195 (2021) | West Northamptonshire | |
| 8 | Desborough | 11,910 (2021) [1] | North Northamptonshire | |
| 9 | Towcester | 11,331 (2021) [1] | West Northamptonshire | |
| 10 | Burton Latimer | 10,444 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | Part of Kettering's urban area |
| 11 | Raunds | 10,233 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 12 | Irthlingborough | 9,325 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 13 | Higham Ferrers | 8,827 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | Part of Rushden's urban area |
| 14 | Rothwell | 8,624 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 15 | Thrapston | 7,238 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 16 | Oundle | 6,254 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 17 | Earls Barton | 6,069 (2021) | North Northamptonshire | |
| 18 | Brixworth | 5,766 (2021) | West Northamptonshire |
Northampton is a market town and civil parish in the East Midlands of England, on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. It is the historic county town of Northamptonshire, but since local government changes in 2021, it has been the administrative centre of the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire. Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; In the 2021 census its urban area had a population of 245,899, increased from 215,273 at the 2011 census.
Corby is a town in North Northamptonshire, England, located 23 miles (37 km) north-east of Northampton. From 1974 to 2021, the town served as the administrative headquarters of the Borough of Corby. At the 2011 Census, the built-up area had a population of 56,810, while the borough, which was abolished in 2021, had a population of 75,571 in 2021.
Towcester is an affluent market town in Northamptonshire, England. It currently lies in West Northamptonshire but was the former administrative headquarters of the South Northamptonshire district council.
Biddlesden is a village and civil parish in Aylesbury Vale district in north-west Buckinghamshire, England on the boundary with Northamptonshire. It is about 5 miles (8 km) east-north-east of Brackley, Northamptonshire and 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Buckingham. The River Great Ouse forms part of the western boundary of the parish, separating the village from Northamptonshire. The ancient royal forest of Whittlewood extended to the northern edge of the village.
South Northamptonshire was, from 1974 to 2021, a district in Northamptonshire, England. Its council was based in the town of Towcester, first established as a settlement in Roman Britain. The population of the Local Authority District Council in 2011 was 85,189.
Thornby is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in England. It has a Manor house. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 162 people, increasing to 189 at the 2011 Census. The village is bisected by the A5199 road between Northampton and Leicester and about 11 miles (17.7 km) north-west of Northampton town centre. It is about 1½ miles south of a junction with the A14 road which joins the M1 Motorway and M6 junction at Catthorpe with Felixstowe, Suffolk.
Sulby is a hamlet and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in England. The population of the hamlet at the 2011 Census is included in the civil parish of Sibbertoft.
Spratton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Northamptonshire. The local government authority is West Northamptonshire. Before changes in 2021 it was governed by Daventry District Council. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 1,099 people, increasing to 1,150 at the 2011 Census. Spratton is 7.1 miles north of Northampton, 6.5 miles from Long Buckby and 11.4 miles from Daventry. The village is situated on the A5199 road.
Ravensthorpe is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in England. The village lies approximately midway between Northampton and Rugby. The M1 motorway is six miles west and the nearest railway station is at Long Buckby. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 656 people, including Coton but falling slightly to 646 at the 2011 census.
Farthingstone is a village in West Northamptonshire in England. It is close to the major trunk routes of the M1 junction 16, M40 motorway, and A5 road, at the head of a valley and is 7 miles (11 km) south of Daventry and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south west of Weedon Bec.
Aston le Walls is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, close by the border with Oxfordshire. The village is about 9 miles (14.5 km) north of Banbury in Oxfordshire, and 10 miles (16.1 km) south of Daventry. Neighbouring villages are Chipping Warden, Lower Boddington Upper Boddington and Byfield. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 334 falling to 293 at the 2011 census.
Dallington is a former village about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the centre of Northampton, the county town of Northamptonshire, England. Dallington is now a suburb of Northampton. At the 2011 census the population was listed in the Spencer ward of Northampton Council.
Hinton-in-the-Hedges is a small village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, two miles due west of the town of Brackley. West of the village is Hinton-in-the-Hedges Airfield. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 179 people. It had decreased to 167 at the 2011 Census.
West Northamptonshire is a unitary authority area covering part of the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire, England, created in 2021. By far the largest settlement in West Northamptonshire is the county town of Northampton. Its other significant towns are Daventry, Brackley and Towcester; the rest of the area is predominantly agricultural villages though it has many lakes and small woodlands and is passed through by the West Coast Main Line and the M1 and M40 motorways, thus hosting a relatively high number of hospitality attractions as well as distribution centres as these are key English transport routes. Close to these is the leisure-use Grand Union Canal.
Little Houghton is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, located about 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Northampton. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 367 people, increasing to 412 at the 2011 census.
Laxton is a village in North Northamptonshire, seven miles (11 km) east of Corby and approximately one mile (1.6 km) west of the A43. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 160 people, increasing to 234 at the 2011 census.
Rushton is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north-east of Rothwell and 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Kettering. The parish covers 3,200 acres (1,300 ha) and is situated on both sides of the River Ise. It contains the sites of three deserted settlements, details of which are set out below.
Lutton is a village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England. The 2011 Census recorded its parish population as 186.
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