Postcode NN3 8PX 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 4.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Rectory Farm Linear Park.
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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 8PX.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8PX 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rectory Farm Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Rectory Farm Linear Park |
| 0.3 mi | Lings Wood | Large | Walking directions to Lings Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Ecton Park Road Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Ecton Park Road Open Space |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £247,750 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 | 38 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £208,000 |
10 year median price trend in Billing and Rectory Farm
In the NN3 8PX 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 8PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.4 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.