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NN3 2QL

Dryland Road

Headlands

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Detailed insights for NN3 2QL

Overview

Postcode NN3 2QL is located in an urban city, within the Headlands ward 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 nearest station is Northampton, about 2.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eastfield Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Westone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,399 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Westone has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Westone is £52,224 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 2QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Westone near NN3 2QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northampton located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN3 2QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Eastfield Park
0.1 miGrange Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Grange Road Open Space
0.5 miCollege ParkSmallWalking directions to College Park

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
6,877.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.87(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.12(+1%)
Vehicle crime
7.66(+86%)
Other theft
4.95(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-52%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
55.83%
Other White
43
8.96%
Bangladeshi
32
6.67%
Indian
32
6.67%
African
23
4.79%
Total population: 480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
31.61%
Level 3 (A level)
68
18.53%
No qualifications
60
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
48.78%
Owns outright
44
26.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.98%
Social rents from council
17
10.37%
Other social rented
4
2.44%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Headlands

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)164
Typical range (middle 50%)£234K – £315K

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Headlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£355,000£302
Semi-Detached77£275,000£290
Terraced45£248,000£264
Flats8£148,750£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£365,000£111,000£275,000£265,000
2026£311,000£158,750£279,850£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headlands.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£298£159£292£267
2026£321£246£287£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 2QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 2QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20252A, Upland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QQDetachedFreehold£287,500
14 Feb 20252, Upland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
02 May 2025220, The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,500
23 May 2025197, Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
30 May 20258, Whiteland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the NN3 2QL postcode area, located within Westone, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN3 2QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeadlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryEastfield AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 2QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN3 2QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTodays General Store276a Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 3RPWalking directions to Todays General Store
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food12/14 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miA & D Mini Market205 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PUWalking directions to A & D Mini Market
0.3 miRothwall81-83 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RAWalking directions to Rothwall
0.3 miAsian Sweets & savouries77 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RAWalking directions to Asian Sweets & savouries

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,725

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN3 2QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Cartwright

Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Cameron Steven Emery

Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Joanne Elizabeth Blythe

Headlands - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lucy Rigby

Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton NorthE14001406
WardHeadlandsE05015993
ParishNorthamptonE04013033
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WestoneE02005659
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 018AE01027179
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN3 2QL

Is NN3 2QL (Westone) safe?

The area around NN3 2QL 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.

What is the average house price near NN3 2QL?

The median sale price around NN3 2QL in Westone is £275,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN3 2QL?

There are 18 schools close to NN3 2QL, including Headlands Primary School (Good), Eastfield Academy (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN3 2QL?

NN3 2QL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,399 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN3 2QL (Westone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN3 2QL 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).

Data Sources

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.