Postcode sector · NN7 2

Northampton NN7 2 area guide

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Is Northampton NN7 2 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN7 2), recorded crime is 96% below the national average, homes sell for around £396,515 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, 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).

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
£396,515
from 137 sales
Population
18,108
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
9.5
per 1,000 · -96% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
87%
gigabit-ready · 92% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Northampton NN7 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN7 2 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,390) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 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 NN7 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 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 NN7 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 44
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 7,341

Owned 73% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN7 2.

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Northampton NN7 2: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN7 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN7 2?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN7 2 runs at 9.5 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN7 2 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN7 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN7 2 runs at 9.5 per 1,000 properties, 96% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN7 2?

Homes in Northampton NN7 2 sell for around £396,515 on average, based on 137 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN7 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN7 2 is rated high. Around 0.5% of properties (22 of 4,390) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 15 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN7 2?

There are 5 schools in Northampton NN7 2 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Northampton NN7 2 a deprived area?

Northampton NN7 2 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).