Postcode NN1 5SB is located in an urban city, within the Weston Favell & Abington Vale ward 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 nearest station is Northampton, about 2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 2,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from NN1 5SB.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 5SB 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 2 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £321 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 | 46 | £427,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £315,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 13 | £280,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 | £256 |
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 | £418,000 | £164,500 | £305,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £273,000 |
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 | £316 | £235 | £339 | £292 |
| 2026 | £321 | £256 | £333 | £260 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 5SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 45, Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SQ | Detached | Freehold | £449,250 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 13, Rushmere Crescent, Northampton, NN1 5SA | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | The Priory, Priory Close, Northampton, NN3 3LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £847,000 | |
| 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 5SB postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace Express | 53 Landcross Drive, Northampton, NN3 3LN | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 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 |
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 5SB, 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 5SB 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NN1 5SB in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £325,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NN1 5SB, including Abington Vale Primary School (Good), Northampton School and Northampton School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN1 5SB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,765 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 5SB 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).
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.