Northampton NN12 area guide
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Is Northampton NN12 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN12), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £494,778 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 55% below average
- A Schools88% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£494,778
Population
35,990
Recorded crime
102.2
Schools
20
Broadband
79%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Northampton NN12
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (143 of 17,130) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in NN12, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (114 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NN12 (May 24–Apr 26, average 68/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 14,643
Owned 75% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NN12.
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Northampton NN12: frequently asked questions
Is Northampton NN12 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN12), recorded crime is 55% below the national average, homes sell for around £494,778 on average, there are 20 schools in the area (7 of 8 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Northampton NN12?
Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 runs at 102.2 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Northampton NN12 safe?
Crime in Northampton NN12 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 runs at 102.2 per 1,000 properties, 55% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Northampton NN12?
Homes in Northampton NN12 sell for around £494,778 on average, based on 694 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Northampton NN12 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 is rated high. Around 0.8% of properties (143 of 17,130) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Northampton NN12?
There are 20 schools in Northampton NN12 (14 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Northampton NN12 any good?
Of the 8 Ofsted-rated schools in Northampton NN12, 7 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Northampton NN12 a deprived area?
Northampton NN12 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).