4/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Agent replied · 15 May 2026
Thank you Fatahi for your four star review. We hope you will be very happy in your new home.
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Richard James estate agents in Irthlingborough and Wellingborough
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1,199 reviews across 2 offices and 2 platforms
Richard James has two offices, in Irthlingborough and Wellingborough (Northamptonshire). Together they have 1,199 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
Our offices
Richard James's two offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
Reviews on Google
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Google5/5
GoogleRichard James were excellent at keeping me informed during a very long and difficult house sale. Their advice on the local market and negotiations with the purchaser kept the transaction going when it could easily have fallen through
Agent replied · 15 May 2026
Thank you Martin for your kind review, the team really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to give you the advice required and to help you sell the property. We wish you all the best for the future.
5/5
GoogleI can't fault them. My solicitor wasn't very good at keeping me informed but the agents always gave me a call and made sure I was up to date with everything. I mainly dealt with Ollie, Rachel and Mike.
Agent replied · 15 May 2026
Thank you Sean for your kind words, the team really appreciate it. We aim to keep our clients informed whenever we gain an update. We hope that you will be happy in your new home.
5/5
GoogleVery helpful & professional staff. Throughout the entire purchase process they were amazing keeping us updated. Would strongly recommend their service.
Agent replied · 15 May 2026
Thank you Iuliana for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We are glad that you would recommend us and we hope that you are happy with your new home.
5/5
GoogleEveryone at Richard James communicated very well every step of the way in a very professional manner in what turned out to be a rather complicated house sale. We would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling 😊 …
Agent replied · 15 May 2026
Thank you Dave for your kind words, the team really appreciate them. It was a pleasure to help you sell your home and we are really pleased that you would recommend us.
5/5
GoogleExcellent from start to finish, kept us informed very few days and superb customer relation skills and the staff overall were outstanding.
Agent replied · 9 December 2024
Thank you Ben for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We aim to keep our clients as informed as possible to aid a smooth transaction.
5/5
GoogleVery nice and very halp full thank you
Agent replied · 22 November 2024
Thank you Payal for your kind review, we really appreciate it.
5/5
GoogleHelpful and friendly Estate Agents . Kept me up to date with purchase progress as agents to the seller
Agent replied · 9 November 2024
Thank you Steve for taking the time to leave a lovely review, we really appreciate it.
5/5
GoogleI have used Richard James a number of times in the past and they didn't dissapoint again this time,I cannot fault the sales process,they were always proactive chasing the chain and ensuring I was updated, shout out to Chris for all his help.
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Chris for such a lovely review, we really appreciate it.
5/5
GoogleThe whole service provided by all members of the Richard James team was absolutely excellent, from the initial showing of the property, answering any questions that I may have had throughout the process, always keeping me fantastically well informed, to the key collection on the day of completion! I couldn’t have asked for more!
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Gary for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We aim to keep our clients as informed as possible throughout the whole process.
5/5
GoogleThe whole team at Richard James are approachable, knowledgable and friendly. Chris and April dealt with our sale mostly and provided an excellent service. Our sale was handled superbly and we were very satisfied with the service provided.
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Philippa for your kind review, we are glad you are satisfied with our service.
5/5
GoogleWe experienced good communication at each and every contact with staff, who were always accommodating in terms of viewings and extremely helpful through the process of the sale itself, even chasing conveyancing solicitors on our behalf.
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Sharon for your kind review, we really appreciate it. We aim to make the process run as smoothly as possible.
5/5
GoogleJust wanted to say a massive thankyou to all the team that I dealt with at Richard James. I purchased my first property from them and it’s an experience I will never forget. They were very helpful through the whole process. I will 100% now be approaching Richard James estate agents for my future needs in anything property.
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Nick for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We hope you are very happy in your new home.
5/5
GoogleRichard James were great from start to finish. They kept us informed & gave us feedback after every viewing. We had two offers on our house & it was sold STC within about 6 weeks.
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Thank you Wendy for your kind words, we really appreciate them. We pride ourselves on giving feedback after every viewing.
5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you Nadine for your 5 Star review. It is really appreciated.
5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you Jasmine for leaving us a 5 star review.
5/5
GoogleA great team effort to get our property sold !
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you Gareth for your kind review.
5/5
GoogleAll the team were great, especially Beth and April. Highly recommend!
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you would recommend us.
5/5
GoogleAmazing experience, from start to finish, whenever i phoned or emailed they would be quick to reply and get the answers i was looking for. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to buy
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you Shannon for your kind review. We pride ourselves on prompt replies and keeping our clients up to date.
5/5
GoogleRichard gave us good advice about putting my late mum's house up for sale. We were informed everytime a client went round to view the property. All was good from start to finish, would definitely recommend.
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you David for your kind review and we are glad that you would recommend us to other clients.
5/5
GoogleI'm very thrilled with my house purchased from Richard james,from the very beginning till the end. I really appreciate all Richard James staffs especially Chris,they were very helpful along the process.The communications were excellent. Thanks.
Agent replied · 26 July 2024
Thank you Chijioke for your kind words, we really do appreciate them and we hope that you will be very happy in your new home.
5/5
GoogleCannot praise this Company highly enough. I was kept well informed during a difficult transaction . The whole team were efficient, reliable friendly and very supportive. I cannot thank them enough.
Agent replied · 13 May 2026
Thank you Sue for such a kind review, the team really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to assist you through what proved to be a difficult transaction and we wish you all the best in the future.
5/5
GoogleReally Great people very helpful and went overboard to help me sell a house that had difficulties on the way. Definitely recommend them
Agent replied · 13 May 2026
Thank you Barbara for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. It was a pleasure to work alongside you and to overcome all the hurdles along the way but we got there in the end. Thank you for recommending us.
5/5
GoogleExcellent professional advice and communication received throughout the house purchase process.
Agent replied · 13 May 2026
Thank you Vincent for your lovely review. It was a pleasure helping you to find your new home and we hope that you will be very happy there.
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Awards
The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Richard James, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.
Industry awards
Richard James is among the Trusted Agent Awards Night 2026 winners.
- SilverTrusted Agent Awards Night 2026: East Midlands Estate Agency of the Year
- BronzeTrusted Agent Awards Night 2026: Best Agent, Customer Service
Source: Trusted Agent Awards Night 2026 winners, as published.
RAN Awards
Richard James is among the RAN Awards 2025 winners.
- WinnerRAN Awards 2025: Best Agent in Region, Central
RAN Awards winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2017, 2019, 2023, 2025.
RAN Awards by year, 2017 to 2023
2023 1 award RAN Awards 2023 winners
- WinnerRAN Awards 2023: Best Agent in Region, Central
2019 1 award RAN Awards 2019 winners
- WinnerRAN Awards 2019: Best Agent Regional Award, Central
2017 1 award RAN Awards 2017 winners
- WinnerRAN Awards 2017: Best Agent Regional Award, Central
Source: RAN Awards 2025 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
ESTAS
Richard James branches are among the ESTAS 2026 winners.
ESTAS 2026: 1 Best in Postcode across one branch.
- Best in Postcode (1)ESTAS Best in Postcode 2026
ESTAS winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2023, 2025, 2026.
ESTAS awards by year, 2023 to 2025
2025 1 Best in Postcode ESTAS 2025 winners
- Best in Postcode (1)ESTAS Best in Postcode 2025
2023 1 Bronze and 2 Best in Postcode across two branches ESTAS 2023 winners
- BronzeESTAS 2023: Sales, East Midlands (Leics, Northants, Rut)
- Best in Postcode (2)ESTAS Best in Postcode 2023
Source: The ESTAS 2026 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
More industry awards: EA Masters and The British Property Awards
EA Masters
Richard James and its branches won awards at EA Masters in three years, most recently 2020.
EA Masters winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2018, 2019, 2020.
EA Masters by year, 2018 to 2020
2020 1 award EA Masters 2020 winners
- Award winning agency (1)EA Masters 2020
- East Midlands
2019 1 award EA Masters 2019 winners
- Award winning agency (1)EA Masters 2019
- East Midlands
2018 1 Gold EA Masters 2018 winners
- GoldEA Masters 2018: Best Estate Agent Guide 2019, Sales, Small (2 to 5 branches)
Source: EA Masters winners lists, as published, linked by year.
The British Property Awards
Richard James and its branches won awards at The British Property Awards in five years, most recently 2025.
British Property Awards winners in five years, the group and its branches: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
British Property Awards by year, 2021 to 2025
2025 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2025 winners
2024 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2024 winners
2023 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2023 winners
2022 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2022 winners
2021 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2021 winners
Source: The British Property Awards winners lists, as published, linked by year.
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Questions about Richard James
Which Richard James office has the most reviews?
Irthlingborough has the most, with 909 reviews rated 4.7 out of 5, followed by Wellingborough with 338.
Where are the Richard James offices?
The two Richard James offices, by town:
- Irthlingborough: 28 High Street, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TN
- Wellingborough: 27 Sheep Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1BS
Has Richard James won any awards?
Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Wellingborough won Trusted Agent. At the Trusted Agent Awards Night 2026 the group won Silver for East Midlands Estate Agency of the Year and Bronze for Best Agent, Customer Service. The group and its branches have also won 17 other industry awards since 2017.
