DFS in Northampton
2 showrooms · Budget (£)Est. 1969
DFS is the UK's largest sofa retailer with 112 UK showrooms (store-locator verified July 2026) nationwide. Known for competitive pricing, frequent sales events, and a wide range of styles. They offer extensive customisation with hundreds of fabric and leather options, plus interest-free credit up to 4 years.
Known for: Value for money
DFS gets a lot of stick, but over 600,000 Trustpilot reviews at 4.9 stars don't lie — they've put more happy bums on sofas than anyone in the country. The perpetual sale is tiresome and some ranges are basic, but the sheer scale of satisfied customers speaks volumes. For accessible, well-priced sofas with nationwide showrooms, DFS delivers.
“600K happy customers can't all be wrong”
All 2 Showrooms
DFS Kettering
Northfield Avenue, Belgrave Retail Park, Kettering
Northampton, NN16 9TS
DFS Northampton
18-20 Towcester Road, Northampton
Northampton, NN1 1EE
What to Expect at DFS
- Price Range
- Budget (£)
- Trustpilot Rating
- ★ 4.9 / 5(Mixed)
- Sofa Styles
- Contemporary, Traditional, Family
- Style Focus
- Contemporary & classic mix
- Customisation
- high
- Delivery Time
- 6-12 weeks made-to-order; Quick Delivery from ~14 days; Express ranges ~1 week
- Delivery Cost
- £129 incl. two-person delivery & installation (UK mainland)
- Delivery Type
- Mix of own fleet & 3rd-party
Finance Options
0% APR on all terms (6/12/24/36/48 months). Zero deposit available. Intelligent lending platform with soft credit check. FCA-authorised broker. Finance line: 0800 110 5000.
Warranty
15-year frame & spring guarantee. 2-year cover on fabrics, leathers, stitching, fillings, recliner mechanisms, sofa bed mechanisms. 1-year on electrical parts. Optional Sofacare extends to 5 years + accidental damage. BSI Kitemark certified.
After-sales: Comprehensive — BSI Kitemark, Sofacare extended warranty available
Sustainability
Medium (some sustainable fabrics)
What DFS sofas actually cost
5 sofas we recorded from DFS's public listings on 15 July 2026 during their live sale event.
| Sofa | Price | since last week |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford 3 Seater Sofa | £699 | holding |
| Zana 3 Seater Sofa | £549 | holding |
| Foster Fabric 3 Seater Manual Recliner Sofa | £849 | holding |
| Lovise Velvet Left Hand Facing Arm 2 Piece Open End Corner | £1,299 | holding |
| Ronan Option C Power 2 Corner 2 | £1,799 | holding |
“since last week” compares our checks of 11 July 2026 and 15 July 2026 — 3 weekly checks so far, a short record.
Prices observed 15 July 2026 from public listings; not affiliate-driven. They change with sales and configuration — always confirm on DFS's site. See our price-tracking methodology.
Contact DFS
- Phone
- 0333 9999 777
- Hours
- 8am-11pm, 7 days a week
- Live Chat
- Available on website
The take — DFS in Northampton
DFS Northampton is unusually central for the chain — 18–20 Towcester Road (NN1 1EE), not a ring-road retail park — with Kettering's Belgrave Retail Park branch (NN16 9TS) covering the north of the county. The Towcester Road location shares its postcode with Nick Scali, an odd pairing that makes the mid-market comparison easy. ScS, Dunelm and Furniture Village also trade in town. The catalogue and the countdown clocks are standard DFS; our price tracker watches both weekly.
Sofa Shopping in Northampton
Northampton has 6 sofa showrooms from 5 brands, with the Riverside retail area hosting the main cluster. Prices lean both budget-friendly and mid-to-high, with Furniture Village and Nick Scali adding mid-range depth. Slap bang in the middle of England, which means wherever you're coming from, it's a reasonable drive.
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Nearby towns to shop: Leicester (29 mi)
Compare Sofa Brands in Northampton
In Northampton, DFS is one of 5 sofa brands with showrooms. We rate DFS 4/5. Here's how it compares:
| Brand | Rating | Price | Showrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFS | 4/5 | £ | 2 |
| Dunelm | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
| Furniture Village | 4/5 | £££ | 1 |
| Nick Scali | 3/5 | £££ | 1 |
| SCS | 3/5 | £ | 1 |
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by DFS. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21.