Postcode NN3 8XJ is located in an urban city, within the Blackthorn & Rectory Farm ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm is £51,495 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 4.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Lings Wood.
Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm is £51,495 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN3 8XJ.
Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm near NN3 8XJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lings Wood | Large | Walking directions to Lings Wood |
| 0.4 mi | Cygnet Lake Park | Large | Walking directions to Cygnet Lake Park |
| 0.3 mi | Crestwood Linear Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Crestwood Linear Open Space |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £221,800 in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £211,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £208,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackthorn & Rectory Farm
In the NN3 8XJ postcode area, located within Overstone Lodge & Rectory Farm, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 8XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court | Prentice Court, Northampton, NN3 8XS | Walking directions to Nisa including Post Office Prentice Court |
| 0.4 mi | Southfields Supermarket | Farmhill Road, Northampton, NN3 5DS | Walking directions to Southfields Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN3 8XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeff Johnson
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm - Elected 1 May 2025
Keith Holland-Delamere
Blackthorn & Rectory Farm - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.