Postcode NN1 5PA is located in an urban city, within the Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £53,449 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Becket's Park.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £53,449 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from NN1 5PA.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN1 5PA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Becket's Park | Large | Walking directions to Becket's Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £268 per square foot) in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £32,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £316,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £263,000 | £277 |
| Terraced | 61 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 16 | £136,500 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305,250 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £309,973 | £134,000 | £199,995 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £266,250 | £140,000 | £205,000 | £184,000 |
| 2019 | £283,000 | £139,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £134,000 | £224,000 | £192,500 |
| 2021 | £303,250 | £135,000 | £235,000 | £193,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £152,750 | £265,000 | £226,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £142,000 | £250,000 | £216,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £142,500 | £260,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £288,750 | £138,000 | £262,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £158,750 | £268,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £186 | £207 | £177 |
| 2017 | £263 | £211 | £229 | £194 |
| 2018 | £263 | £219 | £262 | £203 |
| 2019 | £277 | £218 | £243 | £200 |
| 2020 | £277 | £239 | £248 | £214 |
| 2021 | £288 | £224 | £279 | £212 |
| 2022 | £341 | £244 | £320 | £250 |
| 2023 | £311 | £228 | £289 | £247 |
| 2024 | £315 | £251 | £301 | £234 |
| 2025 | £330 | £233 | £278 | £255 |
| 2026 | £326 | £199 | £287 | £240 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 5PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | 31, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN1 5NG | Flats | Leasehold | £181,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 67, Beckets View, Northampton, NN1 5NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 43, Beckets View, Northampton, NN1 5NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 25, Beckets View, Northampton, NN1 5NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 102, Beckets View, Northampton, NN1 5NJ | Flats | Leasehold | £148,000 |
In the NN1 5PA postcode area, located within Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 5PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Nunn Mills Road, Northampton, NN1 5PA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily Northampton | 26 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, NN1 1HB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily Northampton |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | 26 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, NN1 1HB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Convenience | 41 Saint John's Street, Northampton, NN1 1EQ | Walking directions to Simply Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | London Road, Northampton, NN4 8ER | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN1 5PA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Petter
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Julie Davenport
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Tony Owens
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN1 5PA records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 drugs.
The median sale price around NN1 5PA in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £249,500 (about £268 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NN1 5PA, including Vernon Terrace Primary School (Good), Progress Schools - Northamptonshire (Inadequate) and St Andrew's College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN1 5PA is Northampton, about 1,507 m away.
NN1 5PA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN1 5PA is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Richard Petter (Reform UK), Julie Davenport (Independent) and Tony Owens (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.