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About

Blackthorn & Lings is a residential area situated to the northeast of Northampton town centre. The layout consists primarily of post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities include several convenience stores, takeaways, and community facilities like the Lings Forum leisure centre.

A notable local landmark is the presence of the Lings House nature reserve, which provides a wooded area for walking and wildlife. The area is bordered by the A45 road, offering direct transport links. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a number of small parks and green spaces scattered throughout the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Blackthorn & Lings has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackthorn & Lings is £43,826 per year. There are 6 schools in Blackthorn & Lings: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackthorn & Lings is home to around 6,670 people, with a population density of about 4,510.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackthorn & Lings Population
6,670
Population density
4,510.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.62(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.19(+72%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.19(+37%)
Public order
9(+29%)
Other theft
7.05(+22%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,361
50.37%
Other White
1,136
17.02%
African
718
10.76%
Indian
318
4.77%
Other Black
148
2.22%
Total population: 6,673

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,298
26.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,112
22.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
761
15.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
15.1%
Level 3 (A level)
614
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
650
27.48%
Owns with a mortgage
571
24.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
19.62%
Owns outright
433
18.31%
Other social rented
165
6.98%
Total households: 2,365

Property prices in Blackthorn & Lings

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £211,500 in Blackthorn & Lings area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackthorn & Lings in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackthorn & Lings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£422,500
Flats1£215,000
Semi-Detached5£202,500
Terraced18£205,500

10 years median price trend in Blackthorn & Lings

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackthorn & Lings.

All postcodes in Blackthorn & Lings

NN38LP

Tyes Court

NN38LZ

Spenfield Court

NN38QD

Longmead Court

NN38QJ

Arlbury Road

NN38HZ

Tonmead Road

NN38EL

Maidencastle

NN38NA

Springfield Court

NN38QX

Flintcomb Rise

NN38PB

Cowgill Close

NN38QH

Blackthorn Bridge Court

NN38LH

South Paddock Court

NN38NF

Nethermead Court

NN38PD

Emmanuel Gardens

NN38HS

Smyth Court

NN38JZ

Weston Favell Centre

NN38LS

Ellfield Court

NN38NX

Emmanuel Court

NN38EN

Kirton Close

NN38LA

North Priors Court

NN38LJ

Old Barn Court

NN38NU

Billing Brook Road

NN38EZ

Penistone Road

NN38LE

West Priors Court

NN38NH

Billing Brook Road

NN38QG

Hopmeadow Court

NN38QY

Middlemarch

NN38JA

Rillwood Court

NN38PF

Tinsley Close

NN38AA

Billing Brook Road

NN38NN

Hayeswood Road

NN38FZ

Billing Brook Road

NN38LR

Ellfield Court

NN38LB

East Priors Court

NN38JR

Weston Favell Centre

NN38LF

East Paddock Court

NN38DG

Blackthorn Bridge Court

NN38YU

Billing Brook Road

NN38JB

Rillwood Court

NN38LG

North Paddock Court

NN38RT

Melbury Lane

NN38EH

Maidencastle

NN38LT

Skawle Court

NN38QL

Hanover Court

NN38LQ

West Paddock Court

NN38NY

Emmanuel Gardens

NN38EP

Waingrove

NN38QF

Nether Jackson Court

NN38QQ

Paddock Mill Court

NN38HU

Tonmead Road

NN38NP

Billing Brook Road

NN38ND

Wade Meadow Court

NN38PJ

Emmanuel Gardens

NN38BE

Lings Way

NN38HX

Tonmead Road

NN38QS

Candleford

NN38NB

Wade Meadow Court

NN38QB

Pikemead Court

NN38LL

Hangerfield Court

NN38NE

Nethermead Court

NN38LY

Stonebridge Court

NN38QA

Croftmeadow Court

NN38LD

South Priors Court

NN38LX

Flaxlands Court

NN38PE

Beaumont Drive

NN38QT

Lark Rise

NN38QE

Collmead Court

NN38JS

Rillwood Court

NN38NG

Poppyfield Court

NN38UA

Billing Brook Road

NN38RU

Melbury Place

NN38JH

Billing Brook Road

NN38EJ

Maidencastle

NN38NQ

Billing Brook Road

NN38TB

Lingswood Park

NN38QU

Flintcomb Rise

NN38ER

Harefield Road

NN38DW

Billing Brook Road

NN38LU

Olden Mead Court

NN38PA

Billing Brook Road

NN38PX

Chesham Rise

NN38LN

Waypost Court

NN38LW

Tyes Court

NN38PG

Cordon Close

NN38TA

Lingswood Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.