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Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

About

Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill form a residential area on the southwestern edge of Northampton. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing estates, local schools, and several small parks. Its position provides views across the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside.

The area is defined by Hunsbury Hill, the site of a large Iron Age hillfort. The remains of its ancient earthworks are preserved within a country park, which includes wooded trails and the former site of an ironstone quarry. This open space contrasts with the surrounding suburban streets.

Area overview

On average Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill is £50,601 per year. There are 3 schools in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill is home to around 6,431 people, with a population density of about 3,025.1 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill Population

6,431

Population density

3,025.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.34(+15%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.86(+39%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.49(+27%)

Vehicle crime

7(+67%)

Public order

5.75(-18%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

4,008

62.33%

Other White

1,017

15.82%

African

397

6.17%

Indian

173

2.69%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

117

1.82%

Total population: 6,430

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,260

26.05%

No qualifications

1,086

22.45%

Level 3 (A level)

741

15.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

722

14.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

564

11.66%

Total 16+ residents: 4,837

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

829

33.66%

Social rents from council

507

20.58%

Owns outright

480

19.49%

Private landlord or letting agency

390

15.83%

Other social rented

168

6.82%

Total households: 2,463

Property prices in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	15	£316,500	£268,500	£277,500	£369,500	£440,500
Flats	1	£130,000	£130,000	£130,000	£130,000	£130,000
Semi-Detached	26	£256,000	£174,375	£230,000	£271,375	£297,875
Terraced	19	£216,000	£170,000	£202,500	£236,500	£255,200

10 years median price trend in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

All postcodes in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

NN48QP

Brocade Close

NN48QY

Mersey Close

NN49XN

St Benedicts Mount

NN48UN

Quernstone Lane

NN48QN

Frensham Close

NN48TN

Crickley Crescent

NN49RT

Hill Fort Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail