Postcode NN3 8PE is located in an urban city, within the Billing and 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 72.9 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 4.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Lings Wood.
Blackthorn & Lings has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,715 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Blackthorn & Lings has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from NN3 8PE.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8PE 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lings Wood | Large | Walking directions to Lings Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Great Billing Open Space (Church Field) | Large | Walking directions to Great Billing Open Space (Church Field) |
| 0.4 mi | Ecton Park Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Ecton Park Road Open Space |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Billing and Rectory Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £247,750 |
| Terraced | 33 | £208,000 |
10 year median price trend in Billing and Rectory Farm
In the NN3 8PE 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 8PE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Northampton, NN3 8QH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Rectory Farm Supermarket | Olden Road, Northampton, NN3 5DD | Walking directions to Rectory Farm Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Olden Road, Rectory Farm, Northampton, NN3 5DD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.