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Northampton NN12 6 area guide

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Is Northampton NN12 6 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN12 6), recorded crime is 43% below the national average, homes sell for around £408,209 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 43% below average
A Schools100% 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
£408,209
from 416 sales
Population
17,974
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
153.0
per 1,000 · -43% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
92%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Northampton NN12 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 6 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (68 of 6,259) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 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 average (mean) sold price in NN12 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (63 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NN12 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 28/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 28%
Households: 7,406

Owned 73% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN12 6.

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Northampton NN12 6: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN12 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN12 6?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 6 runs at 153.0 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN12 6 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN12 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 6 runs at 153.0 per 1,000 properties, 43% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN12 6?

Homes in Northampton NN12 6 sell for around £408,209 on average, based on 416 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN12 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 6 is rated high. Around 1.1% of properties (68 of 6,259) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 8 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN12 6?

There are 4 schools in Northampton NN12 6 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Northampton NN12 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Northampton NN12 6, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Northampton NN12 6 a deprived area?

Northampton NN12 6 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).