Postcode NN1 3BL is located in an urban city, within the Castle area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St Michael's Road area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Michael's Road is £46,937 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £180,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,375 and £215,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Racecourse.
St Michael's Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,806 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
St Michael's Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Michael's Road is £46,937 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from NN1 3BL.
St Michael's Road near NN1 3BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Racecourse | Large | Walking directions to The Racecourse |
| 0.5 mi | Millers Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Millers Meadow |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Square | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Square |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £405,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £233,805 | £232 |
| Terraced | 74 | £200,500 | £214 |
| Flats | 61 | £145,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £120,000 | £206,000 | £159,000 |
| 2017 | £314,250 | £130,000 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £118,000 | £160,000 | £174,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £182,000 | £168,500 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £137,250 | £255,000 | £173,500 |
| 2021 | £332,000 | £132,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £307,625 | £150,000 | £205,000 | £219,750 |
| 2023 | £291,550 | £140,000 | £225,000 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | — | £150,000 | £248,000 | £203,000 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £140,250 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | — | £145,500 | £305,000 | £193,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £191 | £165 | £168 |
| 2017 | £253 | £198 | £200 | £185 |
| 2018 | £266 | £195 | £269 | £191 |
| 2019 | £270 | £241 | £198 | £191 |
| 2020 | £293 | £225 | £224 | £195 |
| 2021 | £265 | £205 | £183 | £206 |
| 2022 | £269 | £220 | £184 | £226 |
| 2023 | £302 | £227 | £203 | £224 |
| 2024 | — | £256 | £271 | £216 |
| 2025 | £324 | £220 | £223 | £226 |
| 2026 | — | £201 | £286 | £203 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 3BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 5, Margaret Street, Northampton, NN1 3BW | Terraced | Freehold | £150,500 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 46, Charles Street, Northampton, NN1 3BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 15 - 17, Bailiff Street, Northampton, NN1 3DX | Other | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 32, Cranstoun Street, Northampton, NN1 3BH | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 29, Cranstoun Street, Northampton, NN1 3BH | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the NN1 3BL postcode area, located within St Michael's Road, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Castle Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | All-through | Northampton International Academy | Free schools | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Spring Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN1 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Continental Supermarket & Halal Butcher | 82 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AX | Walking directions to Continental Supermarket & Halal Butcher |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 2 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AU | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Earl Street Mini Market | 106 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AX | Walking directions to Earl Street Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Little Europe | 10 Wellington Place, Northampton, NN1 3RQ | Walking directions to Little Europe |
| 0.2 mi | Regent Food and Wine | 11 Regent Square, Northampton, NN1 2NQ | Walking directions to Regent Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN1 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Enam Haque
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Fartun Ismail
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Muna Cali
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN1 3BL records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NN1 3BL in Castle is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NN1 3BL, including Castle Academy (Good), Northampton International Academy (Requires improvement) and Spring Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN1 3BL is Northampton, about 1,026 m away.
NN1 3BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,806 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN1 3BL is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Enam Haque (Labour Party), Fartun Ismail (Labour Party) and Muna Cali (Labour Party).