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Sunnyside

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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

NN28BA

Crawley Close

NN28AP

Penfold Close

NN28EJ

Acre Lane

NN28PD

Moreton Way

NN26QH

High Street

NN28PX

Copse Close

NN28PR

The Avenue

NN28FY

Henard Close

NN28DG

Ash Grove

NN28DS

Stubble Close

NN28BQ

Rookery Lane

NN28BG

Acre Lane

NN28DQ

Fair Mile

NN28DL

Harborough Road

NN28BS

Cornfield Close

NN28LT

Harborough Road

NN28EA

Central Avenue

NN28TA

Sherwood Avenue

NN28BL

Partridge Close

NN28EH

Covert Close

NN27TW

The Close

NN28JG

Appledore Close

NN28DE

Fallow Walk

NN28NE

Osler Close

NN28PA

Blakesley Close

Data Sources

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