Middlemore sits within the Daventry area and offers a genuinely affordable alternative to the bigger towns nearby, with house prices consistently below average across the surrounding neighbourhoods. Daventry North West and Daventry South stand out as particularly budget-friendly, with flats available from around £123,800 to £128,000 and detached homes averaging £375,500, while Braunston & Crick sits at the upper end thanks to its sought-after village setting. Crime rates are low and falling across the board, air quality is good to excellent throughout, and you'll find a strong run of "Good" and "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated schools, including the Outstanding Welton Church of England Academy, making this a reliable choice for families. Day-to-day life here revolves around the car. The A45, A361 and M1 give you quick access to Northampton and Rugby, but bus links are limited and none of the wards have a strong rail presence. It's no surprise that nearly 4 in 10 residents in Braunston & Crick work from home, a pattern that likely reflects the wider area's car-dependent, semi-rural character. Despite this, everyday essentials are well covered, with GP surgeries, dentists, cafés, pubs and convenience shops all close by, while larger supermarkets and hospitals sit just outside the immediate boundary in Daventry town centre. What varies most across Middlemore is the balance between village charm and town convenience. Braunston & Crick leans into its canal-side, village feel with higher prices and strong rental growth, whereas the Daventry wards (North East, North West and South) offer quieter, more affordable residential living with easy access to local amenities and healthcare. Whichever part you choose, you're getting a peaceful, family-friendly setting with falling crime, solid schools and good value for money, provided you're happy relying on the road network rather than public transport.