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About

Eastfield is a residential neighbourhood located on the eastern edge of Northampton, within the wider West Northamptonshire area. It is characterised by a mix of post-war housing, including a significant number of terraced and semi-detached homes, with local amenities centred around the Lings Forum leisure complex. The area is bordered by the Nene Valley and its parkland to the south, providing open green space and walking routes along the river.

The district is served by several local schools and has direct road access to the A45, facilitating travel into Northampton town centre and beyond. A notable local landmark is the former Church’s shoe factory on Harborough Road, a large red-brick building that speaks to the area's historical industrial connections. Housing developments continue to expand the neighbourhood eastwards towards the M1 motorway.

Area overview

On average Eastfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastfield is £47,665 per year. There are 2 schools in Eastfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastfield is home to around 6,983 people, with a population density of about 6,455.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastfield Population
6,983
Population density
6,455 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.83(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.63(+44%)
Shoplifting
16.04(+81%)
Other theft
7.16(+23%)
Burglary
7.16(+114%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,100
58.7%
Other White
1,098
15.72%
African
398
5.7%
Bangladeshi
291
4.17%
Indian
143
2.05%
Total population: 6,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,396
26.25%
No qualifications
1,188
22.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
15.49%
Level 3 (A level)
780
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
12.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
798
30.86%
Social rents from council
641
24.79%
Owns outright
520
20.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
15.78%
Other social rented
148
5.72%
Total households: 2,586

Property prices in Eastfield

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in Eastfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastfield 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 Eastfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£285,000
Flats3£130,000
Semi-Detached17£265,000
Terraced13£231,000

10 years median price trend in Eastfield

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

All postcodes in Eastfield

NN32SW

Birchfield Road East

NN32RU

St Albans Road

NN32HZ

Park Avenue North

Data Sources

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