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NN1

NORTHAMPTON

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

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NN1 is the postcode district for NORTHAMPTON, located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £259,219
1yr change ▼ 21.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£259,219

▼ 21.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% below national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

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.

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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

£226K £242K £257K £273K £288K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

42

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.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NN1 NORTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in NN1 NORTHAMPTON?
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 NORTHAMPTON 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 is the population of NN1 NORTHAMPTON?
The population of NN1 (NORTHAMPTON) is approximately 20,486 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 42 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NN1 NORTHAMPTON?
There are 12 schools in or near NN1. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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