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NN3 3ET

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Headlands

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Detailed insights for NN3 3ET

Overview

Postcode NN3 3ET 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 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 2.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Standens Barn Linear Park West.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
39.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Westone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,173 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Westone has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

39.2%

Approximately 39.2% 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 3ET.

Flood risk

No risk

Westone near NN3 3ET 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN3 3ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStandens Barn Linear Park WestLargeWalking directions to Standens Barn Linear Park West
0.5 miGrassmere Avenue Linear Open SpaceLargeWalking directions to Grassmere Avenue Linear Open Space
0.2 miConifer Rise Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Conifer Rise Open Space

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
3,901.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.64(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.56(-8%)
Other theft
5.52(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-26%)
Public order
5.52(-20%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
80.44%
Other White
13
4.1%
Indian
11
3.47%
Irish
10
3.15%
Caribbean
8
2.52%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
26.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
73
26.64%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
29.73%
Owns outright
40
27.03%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.35%
Other social rented
14
9.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

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 3ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 3ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026667, Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3JESemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
18 Feb 202661, Cherry Orchard Place, Northampton, NN3 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
28 Jan 202659, Cherry Orchard Place, Northampton, NN3 2TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
12 Dec 20257, Cherry Orchard Place, Northampton, NN3 2TJOtherFreehold£260,000
27 Mar 202648, Oak Grove, Northampton, NN3 3JRFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the NN3 3ET postcode area, located within Westone, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN3 3ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWeston Favell CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWeston Favell AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHeadlands Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 3ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN3 3ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldi582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 3JBWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miWeston Stores1a Parkway, Northampton, NN3 3BSWalking directions to Weston Stores
0.4 miCharnwood Food & Wine23 Charnwood Avenue, Northampton, NN3 3DXWalking directions to Charnwood Food & Wine
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food12/14 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miA & D Mini Market205 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PUWalking directions to A & D Mini Market

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 3ET, 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 018BE01027180
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN3 3ET

Is NN3 3ET (Westone) safe?

The area around NN3 3ET records about 60 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NN3 3ET?

The median sale price around NN3 3ET 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 3ET?

There are 14 schools close to NN3 3ET, including Weston Favell CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Weston Favell Academy (Requires improvement) and Headlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN3 3ET?

NN3 3ET scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,173 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN3 3ET (Westone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN3 3ET 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).

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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.