Postcode NN3 8QU 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 77.9 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 4.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from NN3 8QU.
Blackthorn & Lings near NN3 8QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £241,250 in Billing and Rectory Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £705,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £106,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £249,250 |
| Terraced | 34 | £208,000 |
10 years price trend in Billing and Rectory Farm
In the NN3 8QU postcode area, located within Blackthorn & Lings, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.