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Northampton NN12 8 area guide

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Is Northampton NN12 8 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN12 8), recorded crime is 94% below the national average, homes sell for around £709,008 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 94% below average
B Schools80% 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
£709,008
from 187 sales
Population
24,742
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
15.1
per 1,000 · -94% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
11
7 primary · 1 secondary · 4/5 good+
Broadband
64%
gigabit-ready · 76% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.6% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Northampton NN12 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 8 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (45 of 7,243) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (29 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 3/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: 27%
Households: 10,062

Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN12 8.

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Northampton NN12 8: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN12 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN12 8?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 8 runs at 15.1 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN12 8 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN12 8 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN12 8 runs at 15.1 per 1,000 properties, 94% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN12 8?

Homes in Northampton NN12 8 sell for around £709,008 on average, based on 187 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN12 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN12 8 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (45 of 7,243) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 13 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN12 8?

There are 11 schools in Northampton NN12 8 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Northampton NN12 8 any good?

Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Northampton NN12 8, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Northampton NN12 8 a deprived area?

Northampton NN12 8 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).