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Northampton NN3 5 area guide

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Is Northampton NN3 5 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN3 5), recorded crime is 159% above the national average, homes sell for around £233,472 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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 NN3 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN3 5 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 4,068) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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)

1995: £45,861 (165 sales)1996: £44,017 (181 sales)1997: £53,403 (242 sales)1998: £56,282 (265 sales)1999: £55,267 (300 sales)2000: £59,646 (303 sales)2001: £67,710 (273 sales)2002: £79,363 (318 sales)2003: £100,771 (257 sales)2004: £107,424 (258 sales)2005: £115,131 (195 sales)2006: £132,903 (246 sales)2007: £138,471 (227 sales)2008: £122,539 (113 sales)2009: £119,675 (94 sales)2010: £134,618 (92 sales)2011: £134,901 (94 sales)2012: £135,760 (85 sales)2013: £131,400 (122 sales)2014: £151,986 (152 sales)2015: £147,277 (164 sales)2016: £165,648 (177 sales)2017: £197,553 (169 sales)2018: £328,081 (155 sales)2019: £202,065 (111 sales)2020: £189,528 (104 sales)2021: £223,731 (156 sales)2022: £241,035 (141 sales)2023: £229,058 (96 sales)2024: £233,472 (89 sales)2025: £251,655 (118 sales)2026: £230,267 (30 sales) 2026: £230,267 (30 sales) — part year so far £328,081 £44,017 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NN3 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 132 crimesJun 24: 105 crimesJul 24: 129 crimesAug 24: 91 crimesSep 24: 102 crimesOct 24: 109 crimesNov 24: 68 crimesDec 24: 84 crimesJan 25: 76 crimesFeb 25: 81 crimesMar 25: 90 crimesApr 25: 87 crimesMay 25: 103 crimesJun 25: 115 crimesJul 25: 124 crimesAug 25: 102 crimesSep 25: 99 crimesOct 25: 126 crimesNov 25: 78 crimesDec 25: 101 crimesJan 26: 89 crimesFeb 26: 82 crimesMar 26: 82 crimesApr 26: 93 crimes Apr 26: 93 crimes 132 68 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NN3 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 98/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
26%
Households with children
34%
Households
6,971

Owned 60% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN3 5.

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Northampton NN3 5: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN3 5 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN3 5), recorded crime is 159% above the national average, homes sell for around £233,472 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN3 5?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN3 5 runs at 694.0 per 1,000 properties, 159% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN3 5 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN3 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN3 5 runs at 694.0 per 1,000 properties, 159% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN3 5?

Homes in Northampton NN3 5 sell for around £233,472 on average, based on 89 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN3 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN3 5 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (4 of 4,068) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN3 5?

There are 3 schools in Northampton NN3 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Northampton NN3 5 a deprived area?

Northampton NN3 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).