Postcode NN3 8RS is located in an urban city, within the Talavera area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Thorplands & Round Spinney area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thorplands & Round Spinney is £45,686 per year. The median sale price in Talavera is £210,000 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,000 and £249,950. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Thorplands Open Space.
Thorplands & Round Spinney has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,332 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Thorplands & Round Spinney has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thorplands & Round Spinney is £45,686 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from NN3 8RS.
Thorplands & Round Spinney near NN3 8RS 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thorplands Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Thorplands Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Southfields Linear Open Space | Large | Walking directions to Southfields Linear Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Round Spinney Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Round Spinney Open Space |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Talavera area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £358,000 | £316 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £215,000 | £312 |
| Terraced | 50 | £200,000 | £220 |
| Flats | 3 | £125,000 | £200 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £202,000 | £89,750 | £145,750 | £134,000 |
| 2017 | £219,500 | £105,000 | £149,000 | £143,500 |
| 2018 | £233,500 | £103,000 | £170,000 | £152,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £125,000 | £160,000 | £160,500 |
| 2020 | £260,000 | £112,500 | £177,500 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £262,000 | £141,500 | £192,500 | £167,500 |
| 2022 | £307,500 | £140,000 | £212,500 | £195,500 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £137,500 | £220,000 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £281,000 | £117,000 | £204,000 | £195,000 |
| 2025 | £355,000 | £125,000 | £232,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £358,000 | £172,750 | £202,000 | £200,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £143 | £220 | £146 |
| 2017 | £233 | £156 | £225 | £157 |
| 2018 | £239 | £172 | £226 | £165 |
| 2019 | £243 | £153 | £245 | £172 |
| 2020 | £226 | £187 | £277 | £177 |
| 2021 | £260 | £185 | £273 | £185 |
| 2022 | £303 | £194 | £288 | £221 |
| 2023 | £278 | £216 | £300 | £218 |
| 2024 | £269 | £205 | £295 | £226 |
| 2025 | £289 | £199 | £317 | £220 |
| 2026 | £331 | £218 | £310 | £218 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 8RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 12, Thorpeville Mews, Northampton, NN3 7EF | Detached | Freehold | £552,500 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 15, Thorpeville Mews, Northampton, NN3 7EF | Detached | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 4, Edgemead Close, Northampton, NN3 8RG | Other | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 24, Thorpeville, Northampton, NN3 7TR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 30A, Thorpeville, Northampton, NN3 7TR | Detached | Freehold | £530,000 |
In the NN3 8RS postcode area, located within Thorplands & Round Spinney, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Northampton School | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Thorplands Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Moulton School and Science College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN3 8RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Packer
Talavera - Elected 1 May 2025
Thomas Manning
Talavera - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN3 8RS records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NN3 8RS in Talavera is £210,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NN3 8RS, including Northampton School (Outstanding), Thorplands Primary School (Good) and Moulton School and Science College (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN3 8RS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,332 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN3 8RS is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Scott Packer (Reform UK) and Thomas Manning (Reform UK).