Postcode NN3 2QA is located in an urban city, within the Headlands area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Westone area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Westone is £52,224 per year. The median sale price in Headlands is £271,250 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £231,875 and £315,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Grange Road Open Space.
Westone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,679 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Westone has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Westone is £52,224 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 2QA.
Westone near NN3 2QA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grange Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Road Open Space |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £271,250 (about £284 per square foot) in Headlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £334,500 | £321 |
| Semi-Detached | 84 | £276,250 | £287 |
| Terraced | 56 | £250,000 | £267 |
| Flats | 10 | £145,000 | £253 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £258,750 | £118,000 | £210,000 | £183,750 |
| 2017 | £285,000 | £124,995 | £213,000 | £184,998 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £136,750 | £229,950 | £194,998 |
| 2019 | £284,500 | £143,750 | £222,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £294,998 | £134,250 | £235,000 | £191,500 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £140,000 | £246,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | £350,000 | £150,000 | £290,000 | £246,000 |
| 2023 | £321,250 | £153,000 | £272,500 | £235,000 |
| 2024 | £335,000 | £157,500 | £265,000 | £230,500 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £111,000 | £270,500 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £339,000 | £142,500 | £282,350 | £252,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £246 | £202 | £216 | £189 |
| 2017 | £251 | £190 | £233 | £205 |
| 2018 | £265 | £210 | £252 | £223 |
| 2019 | £279 | £210 | £244 | £217 |
| 2020 | £284 | £204 | £246 | £213 |
| 2021 | £286 | £236 | £259 | £236 |
| 2022 | £325 | £239 | £297 | £273 |
| 2023 | £308 | £231 | £292 | £262 |
| 2024 | £301 | £231 | £287 | £267 |
| 2025 | £294 | £159 | £290 | £266 |
| 2026 | £334 | £253 | £285 | £259 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 2QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 34, Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 33, Sandiland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 59, Sandiland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 17, Sandiland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QB | Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | 52, Sandiland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the NN3 2QA postcode area, located within Westone, there are 10 primary and 3 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 | Eastfield Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Headlands Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cedar Road Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. |
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN3 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | A & D Mini Market | 205 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PU | Walking directions to A & D Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Rothwall | 81-83 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Rothwall |
| 0.2 mi | Asian Sweets & savouries | 77 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Asian Sweets & savouries |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 65 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lindsay Avenue Mini Market | 106/106 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2JS | Walking directions to Lindsay Avenue Mini Market |
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 NN3 2QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Cartwright
Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025
Cameron Steven Emery
Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025
Joanne Elizabeth Blythe
Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN3 2QA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around NN3 2QA in Headlands is £271,250 (about £284 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN3 2QA, including Eastfield Academy (Good), Headlands Primary School (Good) and Cedar Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN3 2QA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,679 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 NN3 2QA is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian Cartwright (Reform UK), Cameron Steven Emery (Reform UK) and Joanne Elizabeth Blythe (Reform UK).