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Northampton NN16 9 area guide

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Is Northampton NN16 9 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN16 9), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,387 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Northampton NN16 9

Northampton NN16 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,199 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

1995: £46,890 (270 sales)1996: £51,553 (330 sales)1997: £52,784 (444 sales)1998: £55,089 (373 sales)1999: £60,931 (407 sales)2000: £72,232 (451 sales)2001: £79,839 (533 sales)2002: £91,188 (506 sales)2003: £107,277 (429 sales)2004: £129,319 (459 sales)2005: £131,431 (436 sales)2006: £138,066 (549 sales)2007: £146,838 (467 sales)2008: £145,592 (211 sales)2009: £124,574 (159 sales)2010: £131,406 (157 sales)2011: £131,912 (176 sales)2012: £135,477 (176 sales)2013: £140,447 (236 sales)2014: £145,009 (292 sales)2015: £162,142 (319 sales)2016: £165,271 (353 sales)2017: £209,239 (282 sales)2018: £190,002 (326 sales)2019: £199,343 (237 sales)2020: £196,261 (236 sales)2021: £214,470 (304 sales)2022: £238,803 (266 sales)2023: £245,172 (197 sales)2024: £241,387 (250 sales)2025: £254,653 (226 sales)2026: £225,340 (47 sales) 2026: £225,340 (47 sales) — part year so far £254,653 £46,890 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NN16 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 67 crimesJun 24: 94 crimesJul 24: 73 crimesAug 24: 91 crimesSep 24: 94 crimesOct 24: 101 crimesNov 24: 71 crimesDec 24: 60 crimesJan 25: 63 crimesFeb 25: 76 crimesMar 25: 101 crimesApr 25: 106 crimesMay 25: 87 crimesJun 25: 89 crimesJul 25: 94 crimesAug 25: 77 crimesSep 25: 93 crimesOct 25: 73 crimesNov 25: 79 crimesDec 25: 91 crimesJan 26: 83 crimesFeb 26: 67 crimesMar 26: 105 crimesApr 26: 95 crimes Apr 26: 95 crimes 106 60 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NN16 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 85/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
30%
Households with children
31%
Households
10,118

Owned 53% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 28%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN16 9.

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Northampton NN16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN16 9 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN16 9), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £241,387 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN16 9?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN16 9 runs at 305.5 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN16 9 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN16 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN16 9 runs at 305.5 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN16 9?

Homes in Northampton NN16 9 sell for around £241,387 on average, based on 250 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN16 9 at risk of flooding?

Northampton NN16 9 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,199 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN16 9?

There are 7 schools in Northampton NN16 9 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Northampton NN16 9 any good?

Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Northampton NN16 9, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Northampton NN16 9 a deprived area?

Northampton NN16 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).