Postcode NN2 1JS is located in an urban city, within the Billing ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Billing & Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Manorfield Road Open Space.
Billing & Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Billing & Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from NN2 1JS.
Billing & Riverside near NN2 1JS 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manorfield Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Manorfield Road Open Space |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) in Billing area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £360,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £249,000 | £318 |
| Terraced | 25 | £208,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 7 | £121,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £147,000 | £170,000 | £144,500 |
| 2017 | £279,998 | £136,000 | £194,950 | £142,500 |
| 2018 | £294,998 | £124,000 | £196,950 | £182,500 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £168,998 |
| 2021 | £342,500 | £136,500 | £226,750 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £138,250 | £240,750 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £353,750 | £140,500 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £115,000 | £246,250 | £202,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £160,000 | £246,500 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £326,500 | £121,000 | £227,000 | £211,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227 | £264 | £223 | £201 |
| 2017 | £238 | £256 | £251 | £177 |
| 2018 | £249 | £234 | £258 | £192 |
| 2019 | £250 | £237 | £250 | £195 |
| 2020 | £242 | £234 | £249 | £193 |
| 2021 | £274 | £244 | £276 | £247 |
| 2022 | £303 | £271 | £314 | £216 |
| 2023 | £300 | £283 | £311 | £225 |
| 2024 | £294 | £240 | £283 | £223 |
| 2025 | £292 | £273 | £318 | £244 |
| 2026 | £281 | £191 | £318 | £223 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the NN2 1JS postcode area, located within Billing & Riverside, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN2 1JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Fieldmill Square, Northampton, NN3 9AQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 NN2 1JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Deakes
Billing - Elected 1 May 2025
Silas Hays
Billing - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN2 1JS records about 160 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN2 1JS in Billing & Riverside is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NN2 1JS, including Ecton Brook Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Good) and Standens Barn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN2 1JS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 185 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 NN2 1JS is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Deakes (Reform UK) and Silas Hays (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.