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Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

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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 78 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
78
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill Population
6,431
Population density
3,025.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.61(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.57(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.4(+13%)
Vehicle crime
8.09(+96%)
Public order
5.75(-17%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £243,500 in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £32,750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill 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 Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£347,500
Flats1£115,000
Semi-Detached19£257,000
Terraced26£229,000

10 years median price trend in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill.

All postcodes in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

NN55FP

Duston Mill Lane

NN49RT

Hill Fort Close

NN48QY

Mersey Close

NN48TE

Knaphill Crescent

NN49RQ

Farraxton Square

NN48JR

Harcourt Way

NN49YL

Hernhill Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.