Northampton NN8 5 area guide
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Is Northampton NN8 5 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN8 5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £335,823 on average, there is 1 school 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 9/10, 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
£335,823
Population
10,480
Recorded crime
305.3
Schools
1
Broadband
99%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Northampton NN8 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN8 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (3 of 3,263) 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)
Annual average (mean) sold price in NN8 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 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 NN8 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 44/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 47
- One-person households
- 24%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 4,239
Owned 84% · Social rent 3% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for NN8 5.
Browse postcodes
- NN8 5AA
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Northampton NN8 5: frequently asked questions
Is Northampton NN8 5 a good place to live?
In Northampton (NN8 5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £335,823 on average, there is 1 school 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Northampton NN8 5?
Recorded crime in Northampton NN8 5 runs at 305.3 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Northampton NN8 5 safe?
Crime in Northampton NN8 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Northampton NN8 5 runs at 305.3 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Northampton NN8 5?
Homes in Northampton NN8 5 sell for around £335,823 on average, based on 96 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Northampton NN8 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Northampton NN8 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (3 of 3,263) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Northampton NN8 5?
There is 1 school in Northampton NN8 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Northampton NN8 5 a deprived area?
Northampton NN8 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).