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Northampton NN4 8 area guide

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Is Northampton NN4 8 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN4 8), recorded crime is 82% above the national average, homes sell for around £234,899 on average, there are 8 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, 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.

Avg sold price
£234,899
from 182 sales
Population
21,461
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
486.8
per 1,000 · +82% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Low
14.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Northampton NN4 8

Northampton NN4 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,559 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)

Annual average (mean) sold price in NN4 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (45 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 NN4 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 128/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 34
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 8,294

Owned 46% · Social rent 22% · Private rent 30%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN4 8.

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Northampton NN4 8: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN4 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN4 8?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN4 8 runs at 486.8 per 1,000 properties, 82% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN4 8 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN4 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN4 8 runs at 486.8 per 1,000 properties, 82% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN4 8?

Homes in Northampton NN4 8 sell for around £234,899 on average, based on 182 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN4 8 at risk of flooding?

Northampton NN4 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~7,559 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN4 8?

There are 8 schools in Northampton NN4 8 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Northampton NN4 8 a deprived area?

Northampton NN4 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).