Postcode NN3 8QJ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.8 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 4.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Lings Wood.
Blackthorn & Lings has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,803 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Blackthorn & Lings has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.3% 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 of residents in Blackthorn & Lings is £40,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 8QJ.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8QJ 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 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lings Wood | Large | Walking directions to Lings Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Lodge Farm Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lodge Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Dryleys Park | Small | Walking directions to Dryleys Park |
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 8QJ postcode area, located within Blackthorn & Lings, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 8QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Northampton, NN3 8QH | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court | Prentice Court, Northampton, NN3 8XS | Walking directions to Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.