Postcode NN1 5RZ is located in an urban city, within the Weston Favell & Abington Vale area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cliftonville & Rushmere area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year. The median sale price in Weston Favell & Abington Vale is £340,000 (around £326 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £425,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tanfield Lane West Open Space.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,933 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 46 ft away from NN1 5RZ.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 5RZ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tanfield Lane West Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane West Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Tanfield Lane East Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane East Open Space |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Weston Favell & Abington Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £400,000 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £317,500 | £344 |
| Terraced | 13 | £230,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 6 | £162,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354,995 | £133,500 | £259,995 | £147,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £136,750 | £223,500 | £168,000 |
| 2018 | £325,498 | £139,750 | £255,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £155,000 | £240,000 | £181,250 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £152,500 | £280,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £390,750 | £152,250 | £260,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £178,000 | £295,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £399,000 | £160,000 | £285,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £427,000 | £157,500 | £321,250 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £419,500 | £164,500 | £307,500 | £220,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £160,000 | £317,500 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £201 | £236 | £155 |
| 2017 | £251 | £209 | £248 | £177 |
| 2018 | £273 | £219 | £255 | £206 |
| 2019 | £262 | £253 | £243 | £238 |
| 2020 | £276 | £251 | £264 | £241 |
| 2021 | £291 | £260 | £272 | £253 |
| 2022 | £341 | £264 | £299 | £295 |
| 2023 | £313 | £261 | £304 | £295 |
| 2024 | £318 | £270 | £317 | £269 |
| 2025 | £314 | £235 | £339 | £291 |
| 2026 | £322 | £256 | £343 | £312 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 5RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 15, Rushmere Road, Northampton, NN1 5RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £467,500 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 42, Rushmere Road, Northampton, NN1 5RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £277,900 | |
| 08 Jul 2026 | 56, Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SG | Detached | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 54B, Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SG | Detached | Freehold | £740,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 56, Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SG | Detached | Freehold | £335,000 |
In the NN1 5RZ postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 5 primary and 1 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 | Abington Vale Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Northampton School for Boys | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bridgewater Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN1 5RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mace Express | 53 Landcross Drive, Northampton, NN3 3LN | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.3 mi | Abington Vale Supermarket | 45/47 Landcross Drive, Northampton, NN3 3LN | Walking directions to Abington Vale Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | King Edward General Store | 68 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LU | Walking directions to King Edward General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 70 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Wycliffe Road Convenient Store | 91 Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1 5JQ | Walking directions to Wycliffe Road Convenient Store |
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 5RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Kilbride
Weston Favell & Abington Vale - Elected 1 May 2025
Stephen Hibbert
Weston Favell & Abington Vale - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN1 5RZ records about 174 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN1 5RZ in Weston Favell & Abington Vale is £340,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NN1 5RZ, including Abington Vale Primary School (Good), Northampton School for Boys (Outstanding) and Bridgewater Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN1 5RZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,933 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 5RZ is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Kilbride (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stephen Hibbert (Conservative and Unionist Party).