NN2 — NORTHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NN2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN2 is £274,200, which is 15% below the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Property values in NN2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NN2 have fallen 3.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£402,845	404
Semi-detached	£261,506	718
Terraced	£220,534	851
Flat	£144,121	114
All types	£274,200	2137

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NN2

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

With 119.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NN2 has a crime rate significantly 47% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in NN2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN2 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Wallace Road Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Whitehills Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Whitehills Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
All Saints CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Good	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 NN2 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN2 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

NN2 — NORTHAMPTON

Area Summary

NN2 (NORTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£274,200), higher-than-average crime (47% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NN1

NORTHAMPTON

£259K

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NORTHAMPTON

£320K

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£378K

▼ 6.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NN2?

The average house price in NN2 (NORTHAMPTON) is £274,200, based on 2137 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 4% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.1% over the past year.

Is NN2 a safe area to live?

Crime in NN2 is above the national average (119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (23.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NN2?

There are 22 schools in or near NN2. 32% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NN2?

Council tax in NN2 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 NN2?

The average broadband download speed in NN2 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NN2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NN2 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 20,486.