Postcode NN3 8HZ is located in an urban city, within the Talavera ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Blackthorn & Lings area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 201.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackthorn & Lings is £40,400 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 3.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Cygnet Lake Park.
Blackthorn & Lings has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Blackthorn & Lings has a very high crime rate, with approximately 201.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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 of residents in Blackthorn & Lings is £40,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 8HZ.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8HZ 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 3.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cygnet Lake Park | Large | Walking directions to Cygnet Lake Park |
| 0.4 mi | Arbours Park South | Large | Walking directions to Arbours Park South |
| 0.4 mi | Crestwood Linear Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Crestwood Linear Open Space |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Talavera area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £336,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £216,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Talavera
In the NN3 8HZ postcode area, located within Blackthorn & Lings, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 2 Billing Brook Road, Northampton, NN3 8NQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | 1/2 Weston Favell Centre, Northampton, NN3 8JZ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.