Of the many towns on the M1 corridor claiming to have a central location, Northampton can also claim a number of additional unique advantages which may explain why so many major companies have chosen to bas their headquarters in the town. Northampton is an attractive market town advantageously located at the crossroads of central England. The towns excellent communications and extensive range of facilities make it the perfect choice for relocation and inward investment. Northampton has developed into an inprotant regional business centre fro many of Britains top companies, due largely to its geographical location.
In recent years over 200 companies, including 70 from overseas have moved into the town. National Panasonic and Wells Soft Drinks have chosen the town to relocate to and those that recently relocated within Northampton include Barclays Head Office and Levi Strauss. Those companies that chose to relocate to the town during its development years are Avon Cosmetics, Carlsberg - Tetley and British Timken. Others taht have joined them are Coca Cola Shweppes, MFI, Scholl, Tesco, Black and Decker, Nationwide Building Society and many others. Northampton is one of the ten fastest growing town in the countryand is amongst the top twenty locations for managing directos to relocate their business. The town offers easy access to the rest of the country, 57% of the UKs population and 50% of the production are located within 100miles of the town. Northampton is equidistant to London and Birmingham, and is on the M1, the major road link from London to the North. There is easy access to the M5, M6, M25 and M40, providing good motorway links in all directions. Northampton is on other strategic routes such as the A43 to Oxford and Southampton and on the A45 to the East Coast and East Anglia.
Population: 190 000
Market Towns Nestled amongst the hills and valleys of Northamptonshire are many beautiful, historic market towns full of delights waiting for you to discover. From the charming conservation area of Towcester's town centre to the magnificent Victorian Guildhall in Northampton's market square, you can spend hours discovering secrets from centuries ago.
Many of the towns have regular markets and farmers markets, so click on each of the towns to the right to find out when and where to go to get the freshest produce and unique crafts around.
In recent years over 200 companies, including 70 from overseas have moved into the town. National Panasonic and Wells Soft Drinks have chosen the town to relocate to and those that recently relocated within Northampton include Barclays Head Office and Levi Strauss. Those companies that chose to relocate to the town during its development years are Avon Cosmetics, Carlsberg - Tetley and British Timken. Others taht have joined them are Coca Cola Shweppes, MFI, Scholl, Tesco, Black and Decker, Nationwide Building Society and many others. Northampton is one of the ten fastest growing town in the countryand is amongst the top twenty locations for managing directos to relocate their business. The town offers easy access to the rest of the country, 57% of the UKs population and 50% of the production are located within 100miles of the town. Northampton is equidistant to London and Birmingham, and is on the M1, the major road link from London to the North. There is easy access to the M5, M6, M25 and M40, providing good motorway links in all directions. Northampton is on other strategic routes such as the A43 to Oxford and Southampton and on the A45 to the East Coast and East Anglia. 
