Postcode NN3 2SG is located in an urban city, within the Headlands area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Eastfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastfield is £47,665 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 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Abington Park.
Eastfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,324 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Eastfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from NN3 2SG.
Eastfield near NN3 2SG 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abington Park | Large | Walking directions to Abington Park |
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 2SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 16, Norman Road, Northampton, NN3 2SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 90, Danefield Road, Northampton, NN3 2SR | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 92, Danefield Road, Northampton, NN3 2SR | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 10, Mercia Gardens, Northampton, NN3 2SU | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 5, Mercia Gardens, Northampton, NN3 2SU | Terraced | Freehold | £132,300 |
In the NN3 2SG postcode area, located within Eastfield, there are 11 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cedar Road Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Weston Favell CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bridgewater Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN3 2SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manish Newsagent | 178/180 Birchfield Road, Northampton, NN3 2HG | Walking directions to Manish Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Northampton, NN3 2HG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 172 Birchfield Road, Northampton, NN3 2HF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | A & D Mini Market | 205 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PU | Walking directions to A & D Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Weston Stores | 1a Parkway, Northampton, NN3 3BS | Walking directions to Weston Stores |
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 2SG, 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 2SG records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 drugs.
The median sale price around NN3 2SG in Headlands is £271,250 (about £284 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NN3 2SG, including Cedar Road Primary School (Good), Weston Favell CofE Primary School (Outstanding) and Bridgewater Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN3 2SG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,324 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 2SG 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).