Postcode NN3 8LJ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackthorn & Lings is £43,826 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 3.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.3% 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 8LJ.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8LJ 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Lodge Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Talavera area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £351,000 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £213,500 | £326 |
| Terraced | 42 | £200,000 | £223 |
| Flats | 5 | £125,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £89,750 | £145,750 | £134,000 |
| 2017 | £219,500 | £105,000 | £149,000 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £233,500 | £103,000 | £170,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £125,000 | £160,000 | £160,500 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £112,500 | £177,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £262,000 | £141,500 | £192,500 | £167,500 |
| 2022 | £307,500 | £140,000 | £212,500 | £195,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £137,500 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £281,000 | £117,000 | £204,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £345,500 | £125,000 | £230,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £347,000 | £238,000 | £201,000 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £143 | £220 | £146 |
| 2017 | £233 | £156 | £225 | £157 |
| 2018 | £239 | £172 | £226 | £165 |
| 2019 | £243 | £153 | £245 | £172 |
| 2020 | £226 | £187 | £277 | £177 |
| 2021 | £260 | £185 | £273 | £185 |
| 2022 | £303 | £194 | £288 | £221 |
| 2023 | £278 | £216 | £300 | £218 |
| 2024 | £269 | £205 | £295 | £226 |
| 2025 | £287 | £199 | £322 | £219 |
| 2026 | £326 | £260 | £268 | £227 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 8LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | 54, Old Barn Court, Northampton, NN3 8LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 66, Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 57, Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 16, Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LW | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 30, Hangerfield Court, Northampton, NN3 8LL | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the NN3 8LJ 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 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
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 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Packer
Talavera - Elected 1 May 2025
Thomas Manning
Talavera - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN3 8LJ 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NN3 8LJ in Blackthorn & Lings is £215,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NN3 8LJ, including Edgewood School, Lings Primary School (Good) and Billing Brook Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN3 8LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,322 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN3 8LJ is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Scott Packer (Reform UK) and Thomas Manning (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.