Postcode NN3 8BE is located in an urban city, within the Blackthorn & Rectory Farm ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Blackthorn & Lings area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackthorn & Lings is £43,826 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 4.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Lings Wood.
Blackthorn & Lings has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Blackthorn & Lings has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackthorn & Lings is £43,826 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 8BE.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8BE 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lings Wood | Large | Walking directions to Lings Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Cygnet Lake Park | Large | Walking directions to Cygnet Lake Park |
| 0.4 mi | Crestwood Linear Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Crestwood Linear Open Space |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £321,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £62,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
In the NN3 8BE postcode area, located within Blackthorn & Lings, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 8BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court | Prentice Court, Northampton, NN3 8XS | Walking directions to Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Northampton, NN3 8QH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 2 Billing Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 8NQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.