Postcode NN3 5EF is located in an urban city, within the Billing ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Billing & Riverside area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ecton Brook Linear Park.
Billing & Riverside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,421 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Billing & Riverside has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from NN3 5EF.
Billing & Riverside near NN3 5EF 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ecton Brook Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Ecton Brook Linear Park |
| 0.1 mi | Ecton Park Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Ecton Park Road Open Space |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) in Billing area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £360,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £249,000 | £318 |
| Terraced | 25 | £208,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 7 | £121,000 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,500 | £147,000 | £170,000 | £144,500 |
| 2017 | £279,998 | £136,000 | £194,950 | £142,500 |
| 2018 | £294,998 | £124,000 | £196,950 | £182,500 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £125,000 | £210,000 | £168,998 |
| 2021 | £342,500 | £136,500 | £226,750 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £380,000 | £138,250 | £240,750 | £196,500 |
| 2023 | £353,750 | £140,500 | £250,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £115,000 | £246,250 | £202,000 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £160,000 | £246,500 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £326,500 | £121,000 | £227,000 | £211,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £227 | £264 | £223 | £201 |
| 2017 | £238 | £256 | £251 | £177 |
| 2018 | £249 | £234 | £258 | £192 |
| 2019 | £250 | £237 | £250 | £195 |
| 2020 | £242 | £234 | £249 | £193 |
| 2021 | £274 | £244 | £276 | £247 |
| 2022 | £303 | £271 | £314 | £216 |
| 2023 | £300 | £283 | £311 | £225 |
| 2024 | £294 | £240 | £283 | £223 |
| 2025 | £292 | £273 | £318 | £244 |
| 2026 | £281 | £191 | £318 | £223 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 5EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2025 | 15, Wimborne Close, Northampton, NN3 5EF | Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 4, Wimborne Close, Northampton, NN3 5EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £272,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 14, Newstead Close, Northampton, NN3 5EE | Detached | Freehold | £157,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 16, Newstead Close, Northampton, NN3 5EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 7, Newstead Close, Northampton, NN3 5EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the NN3 5EF postcode area, located within Billing & Riverside, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Deakes
Billing - Elected 1 May 2025
Silas Hays
Billing - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN3 5EF records about 48 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN3 5EF in Billing & Riverside is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NN3 5EF, including St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Good), Ecton Brook Primary School (Good) and Rectory Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN3 5EF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,421 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 5EF is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Deakes (Reform UK) and Silas Hays (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.