The village is nearly 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Wellingborough, off the A509 road. At the 2021 Census, the population of the parish was 973.
The village is in one of the longest and narrowest parishes in Northamptonshire and is built around the Church of St Mary the Virgin, which dates to circa 1190. The population of the parish is spread across various occupations from industrial in the east to farming in the west.
The local primary school has been established for approximately 350 years and, along with the village hall, acts as a focal point in the village.
12-2pm
Tuesday - Wednesday
Mulberry Cottage,
15 Main Road,
Grendon,
Northamptonshire,
NN7 1JW
Committee: Full Council
Friday 6 March 2026. Featuring: Improving our roads: Pre‑patching work begins. Council shortlisted for four national LGC Awards. A strong year for school admissions.
Commissioner funds over 30 local safety initiatives to make Northamptonshire’s roads safer Published On: March 5, 2026
Little Harrowden PC have been awarded funds for a new mobile, solar powered Vehicle Activated Speed device that we will be using to make sure our village roads are safe for pedestrians and to help educate cars to drive slowly and carefully
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