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Northampton NN7 3 area guide

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Is Northampton NN7 3 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN7 3), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £485,205 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, 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 NN7 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN7 3 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (98 of 4,762) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 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: £78,388 (118 sales)1996: £77,470 (115 sales)1997: £88,950 (151 sales)1998: £94,427 (152 sales)1999: £105,841 (150 sales)2000: £125,037 (133 sales)2001: £137,234 (148 sales)2002: £170,924 (141 sales)2003: £202,515 (109 sales)2004: £194,744 (122 sales)2005: £211,058 (129 sales)2006: £246,713 (129 sales)2007: £240,517 (134 sales)2008: £281,054 (69 sales)2009: £228,280 (65 sales)2010: £243,866 (70 sales)2011: £256,069 (88 sales)2012: £264,641 (90 sales)2013: £250,028 (95 sales)2014: £291,213 (122 sales)2015: £322,570 (179 sales)2016: £287,381 (135 sales)2017: £337,865 (121 sales)2018: £357,025 (108 sales)2019: £371,562 (124 sales)2020: £354,878 (97 sales)2021: £404,997 (147 sales)2022: £492,237 (110 sales)2023: £599,664 (89 sales)2024: £485,205 (93 sales)2025: £390,956 (125 sales)2026: £348,150 (33 sales) 2026: £348,150 (33 sales) — part year so far £599,664 £77,470 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in NN7 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (33 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 14 crimesJun 24: 8 crimesJul 24: 6 crimesAug 24: 8 crimesSep 24: 10 crimesOct 24: 9 crimesNov 24: 9 crimesDec 24: 2 crimesJan 25: 8 crimesFeb 25: 9 crimesMar 25: 9 crimesApr 25: 6 crimesMay 25: 15 crimesJun 25: 10 crimesJul 25: 7 crimesAug 25: 12 crimesSep 25: 13 crimesOct 25: 11 crimesNov 25: 12 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 10 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 10 crimesApr 26: 9 crimes Apr 26: 9 crimes 15 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in NN7 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 9/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
25%
Households with children
28%
Households
6,143

Owned 76% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 12%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN7 3.

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Northampton NN7 3: frequently asked questions

Is Northampton NN7 3 a good place to live?

In Northampton (NN7 3), recorded crime is 84% below the national average, homes sell for around £485,205 on average, there are 7 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Northampton NN7 3?

Recorded crime in Northampton NN7 3 runs at 43.1 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Northampton NN7 3 safe?

Crime in Northampton NN7 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN7 3 runs at 43.1 per 1,000 properties, 84% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Northampton NN7 3?

Homes in Northampton NN7 3 sell for around £485,205 on average, based on 93 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Northampton NN7 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN7 3 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (98 of 4,762) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 38 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Northampton NN7 3?

There are 7 schools in Northampton NN7 3 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Northampton NN7 3 a deprived area?

Northampton NN7 3 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).