Northampton NN2 area guide
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Is Northampton NN2 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN2), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £273,731 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 99% above 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
£273,731
Population
52,710
Recorded crime
453.3
Schools
21
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Northampton NN2
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (52 of 21,956) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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 NN2, 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 (141 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in NN2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 420/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
- 29%
- Households
- 21,317
Owned 60% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NN2.
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Northampton NN2: frequently asked questions
Is Northampton NN2 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN2), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £273,731 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Northampton NN2?
Recorded crime in Northampton NN2 runs at 453.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Northampton NN2 safe?
Crime in Northampton NN2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN2 runs at 453.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Northampton NN2?
Homes in Northampton NN2 sell for around £273,731 on average, based on 786 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Northampton NN2 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN2 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (52 of 21,956) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Northampton NN2?
There are 21 schools in Northampton NN2 (11 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Northampton NN2 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Northampton NN2, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Northampton NN2 a deprived area?
Northampton NN2 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).