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West Hunsbury

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About

West Hunsbury sits on the southwestern edge of Northampton within West Northamptonshire. It is primarily a residential area developed on former ironstone quarries and farmland from the late 20th century. Housing clusters surround a small commercial parade and community centre, with primary schools, play areas and allotments serving neighbourhoods. The abandoned quarry faces and regraded spoil heaps are still visible in places, leaving stepped terraces of orange-brown ironstone that shape local footpaths and green corridors.

Hunsbury Hill Country Park and adjacent woodlands sit within the area, where walkers use a network of paths that link open grassland, hedgerows and patches of mixed woodland. Within the park are the earthwork remains of an Iron Age hill fort, and the site is used for informal recreation and seasonal wildlife sightings. Cycle routes and pedestrian links connect the suburb internally, and planned landscaping around the former quarries includes swales and small ponds to manage surface water while providing habitat.

Area overview

On average West Hunsbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Hunsbury is £71,606 per year. There are 1 schools in West Hunsbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Hunsbury is home to around 7,695 people, with a population density of about 1,194.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Hunsbury Population
7,695
Population density
1,194.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.35(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.98(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.94(-34%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+10%)
Public order
4.16(-40%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,598
72.77%
Other White
667
8.67%
African
349
4.54%
Indian
261
3.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
100
1.3%
Total population: 7,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,297
37.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
15.66%
No qualifications
682
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
616
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,354
45.1%
Owns outright
912
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
11.29%
Other social rented
247
8.23%
Shared ownership
102
3.4%
Total households: 3,002

Property prices in West Hunsbury

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in West Hunsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,250 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Hunsbury 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 West Hunsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£442,250
Flats8£135,500
Semi-Detached25£299,995
Terraced20£285,000

10 years median price trend in West Hunsbury

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

All postcodes in West Hunsbury

NN49QU

Lynmore Close

NN54AN

Bassett Lowke Drive

NN49EQ

Mayfly Road

NN49EN

Mayfly Road

NN54ER

Padding Lane

NN49DW

Towpath Avenue

NN49QW

Riverstone Way

NN49AD

Eider Close

NN49YS

Icknield Drive

NN49BG

Park Circle

NN40RL

Ravens Croft

NN49ET

Damselfly Road

NN49DU

Towpath Avenue

NN49DH

Swift Court

NN49FD

Skimmer Close

NN49FG

Farmhouse Lane

NN49EH

Dragonfly Way

NN49EZ

Azure Way

NN49SB

Gresham Drive

NN54EP

West Street

NN54WT

Conquerors Way

NN49BH

Tithe Barn Way

NN49EG

Chaser Way

NN49DL

Bittern Street

NN49XA

Whitegates

NN49XH

Sundew Court

NN49DQ

Mandarin Street

NN49XF

Teal Close

NN49BB

Cob Drive

NN54EA

Black Cat Drive

NN49YB

Blackwell Hill

NN49XB

Whistlets Close

NN54WU

Conquerors Way

NN49DB

Narrowboat Lane

NN40QR

Kites Close

NN49FJ

Upton Valley Way North

NN49RN

Towcester Road

NN49QH

Riverstone Way

NN54YA

Sir Thomas Court

NN49EL

Drake Way

NN40RT

Lapwing Close

NN49QN

Cauldecott Close

NN49QQ

Brindlestone Close

NN54UY

New Cottages

NN40QT

Kingfisher Close

NN54XY

Wild Deer Court

NN49FB

Downy Drive

NN49ER

Clubtail Way

NN49UY

Claystones

NN40UP

Woodpecker Way

NN49YP

Hawkridge

NN49QA

Hassocks Hedge

NN54XZ

Lawnside

NN49YE

Bledlow Rise

NN40RH

Hawksnest

NN54AB

Edison Drive

NN49BD

Banbury Lane

NN49DA

Woodlark Court

NN49DS

Narrowboat Lane

NN49XS

Whaddon Close

NN49ES

Damselfly Road

NN49XJ

Aviemore Gardens

NN49QT

Indmere Close

NN49YQ

Wardlow Close

NN49XT

Holbein Gardens

NN54EJ

Jack Pin Lane

NN54EL

Webb Drive

NN49YR

Galane Close

NN49XQ

Fiensgate

NN40QL

Swallow Close

NN49EW

Hawker Way

NN49XW

Tansy Close

NN49UA

Banbury Close

NN54EE

Clickers Mews

NN49DJ

Firecrest Walk

NN49BA

Tithe Barn Way

NN49XR

Bowmans Close

NN49YU

Yeoman Meadow

NN49QJ

Samwell Way

NN49QZ

Keystone

NN40QS

Chaffinch Close

NN40QJ

Pyghtle Way

NN49AB

Harlequin Close

NN49YW

Greenglades

NN54XG

Upton Lane

NN49EY

Damselfly Road

NN49UD

Southcrest

NN54EQ

Parkside

NN49XE

Lister Drive

NN49XY

Tideswell Close

NN49YZ

Stuart Close

NN49FH

Northampton Cross Road

NN49QP

Dapplestone Close

NN49DG

Lockgate Road

NN49FA

Emperor Crescent

NN54XS

Medieval Cross Road

NN49BX

Nectar Way

NN49QL

Banbury Lane

NN49XD

Hudson Drive

NN49EX

Style Way

Data Sources

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