Postcode NN3 3LQ is located in an urban city, within the Weston Favell & Abington Vale ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cliftonville & Rushmere area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tanfield Lane West Open Space.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from NN3 3LQ.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN3 3LQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tanfield Lane West Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane West Open Space |
| 0.2 mi | Tanfield Lane East Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane East Open Space |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Weston Favell & Abington Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £427,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £315,000 | £333 |
| Terraced | 13 | £280,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 11 | £160,000 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £354,995 | £133,500 | £259,995 | £147,000 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £136,750 | £223,500 | £168,000 |
| 2018 | £325,498 | £139,750 | £255,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | £330,000 | £155,000 | £240,000 | £181,250 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £152,500 | £280,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | £390,750 | £152,250 | £260,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £178,000 | £295,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £399,000 | £160,000 | £285,000 | £225,000 |
| 2024 | £427,000 | £157,500 | £321,250 | £225,000 |
| 2025 | £418,000 | £164,500 | £305,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £392,500 | £160,000 | £325,000 | £273,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242 | £201 | £236 | £155 |
| 2017 | £251 | £209 | £248 | £177 |
| 2018 | £273 | £219 | £255 | £206 |
| 2019 | £262 | £253 | £243 | £238 |
| 2020 | £276 | £251 | £264 | £241 |
| 2021 | £291 | £260 | £272 | £253 |
| 2022 | £341 | £264 | £299 | £295 |
| 2023 | £313 | £261 | £304 | £295 |
| 2024 | £318 | £270 | £317 | £269 |
| 2025 | £316 | £235 | £339 | £292 |
| 2026 | £321 | £256 | £333 | £260 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 3LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | The Priory, Priory Close, Northampton, NN3 3LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £847,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 281, Billing Road East, Northampton, NN3 3LG | Detached | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 13, Rushmere Crescent, Northampton, NN1 5SA | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 45, Watersmeet, Northampton, NN1 5SQ | Detached | Freehold | £449,250 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 15, Rushmere Road, Northampton, NN1 5RZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £467,500 |
In the NN3 3LQ postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 3LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace Express | 53 Landcross Drive, Northampton, NN3 3LN | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | Abington Vale Supermarket | 45/47 Landcross Drive, Northampton, NN3 3LN | Walking directions to Abington Vale Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | King Edward General Store | 68 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LU | Walking directions to King Edward General Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 70 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LY | Walking directions to Londis |
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 3LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Kilbride
Weston Favell & Abington Vale - Elected 1 May 2025
Stephen Hibbert
Weston Favell & Abington Vale - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN3 3LQ records about 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3LQ in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £325,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NN3 3LQ, including Abington Vale Primary School (Good), Northampton School and Northampton School for Boys (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN3 3LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN3 3LQ is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Kilbride (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stephen Hibbert (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.