NN1 — NORTHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NN1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN1 is £259,219, which is 20% below the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Properties in NN1 cost 9.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NN1 have fallen 21.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£433,920	47
Semi-detached	£354,119	60
Terraced	£236,503	886
Flat	£145,942	423
All types	£259,219	1539

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NN1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NN1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

101.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

9.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

15.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

60.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

69.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NN1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN1 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Vernon Terrace Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Barry Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Progress Schools - Northamptonshire	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Andrew's College	Other	Not inspected	mi
Northampton School for Boys	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NN1 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN1 is collected by West Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,146/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NN1 — NORTHAMPTON

Area Summary

NN1 (NORTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£259,219), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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NN2

NORTHAMPTON

£274K

▼ 3.1% YoY

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NORTHAMPTON

£320K

▼ 11.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NN1?

The average house price in NN1 (NORTHAMPTON) is £259,219, based on 1539 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 21.7% over the past year.

Is NN1 a safe area to live?

Crime in NN1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (101.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (60.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NN1?

There are 12 schools in or near NN1. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NN1?

Council tax in NN1 is collected by West Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,146 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NN1?

The average broadband download speed in NN1 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NN1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NN1 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 20,486.