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King's Heath & Spencer

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About

King's Heath & Spencer is a residential suburb located to the north of Northampton town centre. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, including a significant number of new-build homes, alongside established neighbourhoods. It is primarily a commuter area with good road links to the M1 motorway, facilitating travel to other parts of the county and beyond. Local amenities are centred around shopping parades and community facilities serving the immediate population.

The area is defined by its proximity to the expansive Billing Aquadrome leisure park, which lies to the east. This large site offers caravan holidays, fishing lakes, and family entertainment, influencing the local environment. Green spaces include the parkland around the River Nene, which runs along the eastern edge. The suburb's layout is functional, with a focus on providing housing and essential services for its residents.

Area overview

On average King's Heath & Spencer has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 41.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King's Heath & Spencer is £43,999 per year. There are 4 schools in King's Heath & Spencer: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). King's Heath & Spencer is home to around 9,144 people, with a population density of about 3,303.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King's Heath & Spencer Population
9,144
Population density
3,303.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.06(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.45(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(-13%)
Public order
6.23(-10%)
Other theft
5.25(-8%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,738
51.81%
Other White
1,499
16.39%
Bangladeshi
822
8.99%
African
761
8.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
218
2.38%
Total population: 9,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,932
28.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,372
20.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
994
14.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
14.14%
Level 3 (A level)
872
12.89%
Total 16+ residents: 6,766

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,162
34.14%
Owns with a mortgage
811
23.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
523
15.36%
Owns outright
499
14.66%
Other social rented
287
8.43%
Total households: 3,404

Property prices in King's Heath & Spencer

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£259
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £255K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £259 per square foot) in King's Heath & Spencer area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Heath & Spencer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£430,000£294
Semi-Detached21£245,000£285
Terraced27£205,000£253
Flats8£125,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Heath & Spencer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Heath & Spencer.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£86,998£154,750£143,500
2017£90,000£161,250£166,250
2018£85,000£177,500£168,000
2019£90,250£175,000£175,000
2020£97,500£170,000£176,500
2021£108,000£196,000£185,500
2022£150,000£230,000£218,000
2023£140,500£245,000£220,000
2024£131,000£237,500£216,000
2025£155,000£252,500£203,500
2026£120,000£195,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Heath & Spencer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Heath & Spencer.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£192£172
2017£152£172£195
2018£135£197£189
2019£175£201£202
2020£168£195£212
2021£150£225£218
2022£323£270£246
2023£254£262£253
2024£223£249£240
2025£335£265£251
2026£206£268£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Heath & Spencer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Heath & Spencer in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.