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Abington Vale

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About

Abington Vale is a residential suburb situated on the northeastern edge of Northampton town. The area is characterised by its post-war housing developments, primarily consisting of semi-detached and detached homes. It is bordered by the Wellingborough Road to the west and the open fields of the Northamptonshire countryside to the east, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes. Local amenities include several schools and convenient access to major road routes.

The area is directly adjacent to the expansive Abington Park, one of Northampton's largest and oldest public parks. This green space features a museum, a church, and ornamental gardens, offering extensive recreational grounds. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and social housing. Its location allows for straightforward commuting into Northampton's town centre while maintaining a more subdued, neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Abington Vale has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 2.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abington Vale is £71,319 per year. There are 1 schools in Abington Vale: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abington Vale is home to around 6,055 people, with a population density of about 2,420.5 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abington Vale Population
6,055
Population density
2,420.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.52(-2%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.36(-55%)
Burglary
4.95(+49%)
Public order
4.13(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.8(-8%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,505
74.4%
Indian
420
6.94%
Other White
357
5.9%
Pakistani
114
1.88%
African
101
1.67%
Total population: 6,055

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,064
41.39%
Level 3 (A level)
769
15.42%
No qualifications
679
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 4,987

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,191
49.75%
Owns with a mortgage
904
37.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
7.39%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.67%
Other social rented
35
1.46%
Total households: 2,394

Property prices in Abington Vale

Median price£345,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £496K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Abington Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £870,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abington Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£460,000£337
Terraced2£384,998£329
Semi-Detached24£318,250£333
Flats6£155,000£267

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abington Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abington Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£130,000£290,000£155,000
2017£385,000£150,000£231,875£202,500
2018£362,500£134,750£292,500£174,995
2019£375,500£155,000£235,000£235,000
2020£385,000£150,000£285,000£207,500
2021£425,000£150,000£283,750£225,000
2022£433,500£147,500£295,000£252,500
2023£411,500£160,000£302,500£225,000
2024£442,500£159,750£330,000£270,000
2025£425,000£164,000£325,000£210,000
2026£435,000£160,000£323,250£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abington Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abington Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£201£248£248
2017£265£213£242£246
2018£278£213£264£318
2019£270£250£246£259
2020£276£251£262£244
2021£294£261£277£259
2022£340£262£302£335
2023£319£261£318£299
2024£325£276£319£303
2025£326£279£343£292
2026£354£256£333£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abington Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abington Vale in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.