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Sunnyside

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 52 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sunnyside Population

6,754

Population density

4,498.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.54(-31%)

Shoplifting

22.95(+158%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.88(-22%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.11(-5%)

Burglary

5.18(+55%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

British

5,467

81.02%

Other White

385

5.71%

African

160

2.37%

Indian

148

2.19%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.33%

Total population: 6,748

Economics

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

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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Sunnyside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £595,000.

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 Sunnyside over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	25	£360,000	£246,600	£295,000	£430,000	£509,000
Flats	2	£105,000	£73,500	£87,500	£122,500	£136,500
Semi-Detached	41	£270,000	£216,000	£235,000	£298,500	£355,000
Terraced	17	£230,000	£189,999	£215,000	£254,000	£292,000

10 years median price trend in Sunnyside

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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