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Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

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About

Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill are located in West Northamptonshire, offering a mix of residential and green spaces. The area is known for Hunsbury Hill Country Park, a former ironstone quarry turned nature reserve, featuring woodlands, meadows, and walking trails. The park includes the remains of an Iron Age hillfort, adding historical interest. Nearby, Briar Hill provides a quieter residential setting with local amenities and schools.

The area is well-connected to Northampton town centre via road and public transport. Housing ranges from post-war developments to more modern estates, catering to families and commuters. Local shops, pubs, and community facilities serve the neighbourhood, while the nearby River Nene offers additional outdoor recreation. The blend of history, nature, and convenience makes it a practical choice for those seeking a suburban lifestyle.

Area overview

On average Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 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 of residents in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill is £42,500 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
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

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

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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £245,520 in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £465,000.

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
Detached15£300,000
Flats2£135,000
Semi-Detached27£255,000
Terraced21£216,000

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

NN48JJ

Cheviot Court

NN48QY

Mersey Close

NN48UN

Hunsbury Hill Road

NN49XN

St Benedicts Mount

NN48QN

Frensham Close

NN48TN

Crickley Crescent

NN49RT

Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.