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East Hunsbury

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About

East Hunsbury is a residential suburb situated in the south of Northampton. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, local schools, and several small parks and green spaces. It is bordered by the expanses of Hunsbury Hill Country Park, which provides walking routes and open land.

The district includes the remains of an Iron Age hillfort at Hunsbury Hill, with its prominent earthworks. This historic site overlooks the residential streets and the nearby Nene Valley, offering a distinct contrast between the ancient and the contemporary.

Area overview

On average East Hunsbury has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Hunsbury is £70,409 per year. There are 3 schools in East Hunsbury: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Hunsbury is home to around 9,051 people, with a population density of about 2,933.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Hunsbury Population
9,051
Population density
2,933.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.64(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.46(0%)
Other theft
4.53(-22%)
Public order
4.2(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.98(-47%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,582
72.7%
Other White
948
10.47%
Indian
361
3.99%
African
208
2.3%
Other
133
1.47%
Total population: 9,054

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,474
34.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,322
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,144
15.73%
No qualifications
962
13.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
762
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 7,271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,497
41.69%
Owns outright
1,187
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
762
21.22%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.5%
Social rents from council
45
1.25%
Total households: 3,591

Property prices in East Hunsbury

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in East Hunsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £146,000 up to £775,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Hunsbury 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 East Hunsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached59£360,000
Flats7£175,000
Semi-Detached40£264,000
Terraced23£220,000

10 years median price trend in East Hunsbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Hunsbury.

All postcodes in East Hunsbury

NN40TA

Osprey Rise

NN40SR

Laneside Hollow

NN40UB

Rockcroft

NN40FP

Belton Close

NN40JF

Clannell Road

NN40US

Spyglass Hill

NN40WF

Kedleston Close

NN40RR

Buckingham Close

NN40TP

East Rising

NN40BP

Oakmont Close

NN40JW

Blackymore Lane

NN40FN

Longleat Court

NN40QX

Penn Gardens

NN40SX

Summit Rise

NN40QU

Lichfield Drive

NN40UA

Barn Owl Close

NN40WH

Lindisfarne Way

NN40SF

Tarragon Way

NN40SH

Marjoram Close

NN40WN

Lindisfarne Way

NN40SJ

Fennel Court

NN40SS

Brashland Drive

NN40TD

Downsway

NN40TS

Sandover

NN40QQ

Marlowe Close

NN40TQ

Basil Close

NN40WB

Trentham Close

NN40XX

Granary Court

Data Sources

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