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About

Sunnyside is a residential area located on the eastern edge of Northampton town. It is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern housing, with a primarily suburban feel. The area is served by local shops and amenities along Kettering Road, which forms a key route. Public green spaces include the local Kingsthorpe Rec, providing open areas for recreation within the community.

The area is positioned close to the Nene Valley, with the Nene Whitewater Centre a notable nearby facility for water sports. Sunnyside is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A43 and A45, facilitating travel to Northampton's centre and beyond. Housing here is predominantly made up of semi-detached and terraced homes, catering largely to families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Sunnyside has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sunnyside is £50,185 per year. There are 2 schools in Sunnyside: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sunnyside is home to around 6,754 people, with a population density of about 4,498.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sunnyside Population
6,754
Population density
4,498.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
29.46(+239%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.91(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.44(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(-6%)
Burglary
5.33(+60%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,467
81.02%
Other White
385
5.71%
African
160
2.37%
Indian
148
2.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
90
1.33%
Total population: 6,748

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,353
24.23%
No qualifications
1,224
21.92%
Level 3 (A level)
896
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
654
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,585

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,199
41.22%
Owns with a mortgage
976
33.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
11.34%
Social rents from council
190
6.53%
Other social rented
132
4.54%
Total households: 2,909

Property prices in Sunnyside

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 in Sunnyside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£353,750
Flats6£107,500
Semi-Detached45£265,000
Terraced14£218,998

10 years median price trend in Sunnyside

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

All postcodes in Sunnyside

NN28AS

Acre Lane

NN28EQ

Link Road

NN28DU

Birch Barn Way

NN28NB

Jenner Crescent

NN27SS

Lockwood Close

NN28BE

Acre Lane

NN28AU

Badgers Walk

NN28EL

Greenhills Road

NN28TD

Sherwood Avenue

NN28HX

Kingsmead

NN28PU

Harvest Way

NN28AX

Barley Lane

NN28JT

Helmdon Road

NN28TB

Sherwood Avenue

NN28LU

Harborough Road North

NN28TE

Sherwood Avenue

NN28DD

The Pastures

NN28JX

Aynho Walk

NN28DP

Glan Y Mor Terrace

NN28DN

Appletree Gardens

NN28BD

Barley Lane

NN28EU

Cedrus Court

NN28EB

Sandhills Close

NN28JW

Cosgrove Road

NN28AG

Welford Road

NN28JZ

Chalcombe Avenue

NN28BU

Acre Lane

NN28JY

Aynho Crescent

NN28FT

Northfield Way

NN28JJ

Chalcombe Avenue

NN28EG

St Marks Crescent

NN28DW

Harborough Road

NN27SW

Boughton Green Road

NN28ND

Pasteur Close

NN28EE

Greenhills Road

NN28LS

Harborough Road North

NN28BW

Wallbeck Close

NN28JU

Helmdon Road

NN28DA

Archers Close

NN28JL

Cosgrove Road

NN28EW

Whitehills Way

NN28FW

Hodder Street

NN28EP

Whitehills Crescent

NN28AW

Barnfield Close

NN27SJ

Alexandra Terrace

NN28AL

Welford Road

NN28JD

Chalcombe Road

NN28LR

Jenner Crescent

NN28TF

Harrow Way

NN28LL

Kingsthorpe North

NN28BZ

Turn Furlong

NN28ED

Gorse Close

NN28PP

Fairmead Rise

NN28AY

Poachers Way

NN28BJ

Pheasant Way

NN28DH

Harborough Road

NN28AT

Barley Lane

NN28FX

Shaw Close

NN28BH

Haycroft Walk

NN28JP

Cosgrove Way

NN28JS

Helmdon Crescent

NN28PZ

Sherwood Avenue

NN28JN

Hinton Close

NN28FD

Wallbeck Close

NN28AR

Farm Close

NN28BY

Hedgerow Drive

NN28NF

Jenner Crescent

NN28DX

Acre Lane

NN28AN

Northfield Way

NN28BX

Rookery Lane

NN28PS

Welford Road

NN28PY

Acre Lane

NN28LP

Kingsthorpe North

NN26PE

Mescalero

NN28DF

Acre Lane

NN28LA

Chalcombe Avenue

NN28DR

Liddington Way

NN28DJ

Harborough Road

NN28DB

Plough Lane

NN28JE

Chalcombe Road

NN28JH

Chalcombe Avenue

NN28BB

Drovers Walk

NN27SU

Boughton Green Road

NN28DY

Acre Lane

NN28FR

Welford Road

NN28JQ

Chalcombe Avenue

NN28AB

Pines Close

NN28EN

Greenhills Close

NN28EF

Greenhills Road

NN28AZ

Yeoman Drive

NN28JF

St Martins Close

NN28BT

Clover Lane

NN28DZ

Central Avenue

NN28LF

Aynho Crescent

NN28ER

Sandhills Road

NN28BN

Acre Lane

NN28DT

Birch Barn Way

NN28PN

Welford Road

NN28BP

Ploughmans Walk

NN28LN

Anchor Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.