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Higham Ferrers

About

Higham Ferrers is a historic market town in North Northamptonshire, known for its medieval heritage and compact layout. The town centre features a mix of traditional buildings, including the 14th-century Chichele College and the Church of St Mary the Virgin. The High Street retains a local character with independent shops, cafes, and a weekly market.

Surrounded by rural landscapes, Higham Ferrers offers access to green spaces like the Riverside Park along the River Nene. The area has good transport links, with the A45 providing connections to nearby towns like Rushden and Wellingborough. Housing ranges from period properties to modern developments, catering to a mix of residents.

Area overview

On average Higham Ferrers has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Higham Ferrers is £44,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Higham Ferrers: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Higham Ferrers Population

9,446

Population density

457.5 per km²

Demographics

British

8,594

90.97%

Other White

265

2.81%

African

0.98%

Irish

0.85%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.85%

Total population: 9,447

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,530

39.08%

Owns outright

1,344

34.33%

Private landlord or letting agency

492

12.57%

Other social rented

371

9.48%

Other forms of private rent

1.89%

Total households: 3,915

Property prices in Higham Ferrers

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Higham Ferrers area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £775,000.

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 Higham Ferrers over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	49	£395,000	£304,000	£350,000	£442,000	£672,000
Flats	5	£168,000	£156,000	£160,000	£176,000	£193,600
Semi-Detached	51	£265,000	£163,500	£216,250	£297,500	£400,000
Terraced	31	£251,000	£182,500	£232,250	£285,998	£397,500

10 years median price trend in Higham Ferrers

All postcodes in Higham Ferrers

NN108HR

Newton Road

NN108NL

Coniston Close

NN108PG

Betjeman Close

NN96AN

Bidwell Lane

Data Sources

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

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