Postcode NN3 2RQ is located in an urban city, within the Headlands ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Eastfield area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastfield is £47,665 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eastfield Park.
Eastfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Eastfield has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Eastfield is £47,665 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 2RQ.
Eastfield near NN3 2RQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Eastfield Park |
| 0.2 mi | Grange Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Grange Road Open Space |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £355,000 | £302 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £275,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 45 | £248,000 | £264 |
| Flats | 8 | £148,750 | £236 |
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 | £365,000 | £111,000 | £275,000 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £311,000 | £158,750 | £279,850 | £232,500 |
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 | £298 | £159 | £292 | £267 |
| 2026 | £321 | £246 | £287 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 2RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 27, St Albans Road, Northampton, NN3 2RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 35, St Albans Road, Northampton, NN3 2RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 13, Drydale Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 35, Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 63, Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £217,500 |
In the NN3 2RQ postcode area, located within Eastfield, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 2RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rothwall | 81-83 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Rothwall |
| 0.1 mi | Asian Sweets & savouries | 77 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Asian Sweets & savouries |
| 0.2 mi | Todays General Store | 276a Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 3RP | Walking directions to Todays General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 65 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | A & D Mini Market | 205 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PU | Walking directions to A & D Mini Market |
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 NN3 2RQ, 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 2RQ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 NN3 2RQ in Eastfield is £275,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN3 2RQ, including Eastfield Academy (Good), Headlands Primary School (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN3 2RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,462 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 2RQ 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).
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.