Postcode NN3 8LU 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 208.8 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 3.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Lings Wood.
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 208.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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 8LU.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £213,250 in Talavera area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £222,500 |
| Terraced | 45 | £200,000 |
10 years price trend in Talavera
In the NN3 8LU postcode area, located within Blackthorn & Lings, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.