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NN3 9NS

Lawson Crescent

Billing

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Detailed insights for NN3 9NS

Overview

Postcode NN3 9NS is located in an urban city, within the Billing ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Billing & Riverside area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Great Billing Open Space (Church Field).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Billing & Riverside has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Billing & Riverside has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Billing & Riverside is £48,801 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from NN3 9NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Billing & Riverside near NN3 9NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northampton located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN3 9NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreat Billing Open Space (Church Field)LargeWalking directions to Great Billing Open Space (Church Field)
0.3 miGreat Billing ParkLargeWalking directions to Great Billing Park
0.5 miManorfield Road Open SpaceMediumWalking directions to Manorfield Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
5,335.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
86.28(+893%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.21(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.93(+65%)
Public order
9.93(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(0%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
57.48%
Other White
44
14.97%
African
14
4.76%
Other Black
13
4.42%
Caribbean
10
3.4%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.77%
No qualifications
47
21.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.77%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
34.86%
Owns outright
25
22.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
18.35%
Social rents from council
17
15.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Billing

Median price£270,250
Price per sq ft£290
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £349K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) in Billing area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Billing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£360,000£283
Semi-Detached38£249,000£318
Terraced25£208,000£229
Flats7£121,000£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Billing

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£147,000£170,000£144,500
2017£279,998£136,000£194,950£142,500
2018£294,998£124,000£196,950£182,500
2019£290,000£120,000£200,000£168,000
2020£275,000£125,000£210,000£168,998
2021£342,500£136,500£226,750£195,000
2022£380,000£138,250£240,750£196,500
2023£353,750£140,500£250,000£210,000
2024£360,000£115,000£246,250£202,000
2025£360,000£160,000£246,500£209,500
2026£326,500£121,000£227,000£211,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Billing.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£264£223£201
2017£238£256£251£177
2018£249£234£258£192
2019£250£237£250£195
2020£242£234£249£193
2021£274£244£276£247
2022£303£271£314£216
2023£300£283£311£225
2024£294£240£283£223
2025£292£273£318£244
2026£281£191£318£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Billing.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Billing in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 9NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN3 9NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 20252, Lawson Crescent, Northampton, NN3 9NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
18 Feb 202622A, Station Road, Northampton, NN3 9DSDetachedFreehold£315,000
08 Dec 202556, Station Road, Northampton, NN3 9DSDetachedFreehold£328,000
09 Oct 202542, Station Road, Northampton, NN3 9DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
07 Jul 202522, Station Road, Northampton, NN3 9DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£347,500

Schools

In the NN3 9NS postcode area, located within Billing & Riverside, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN3 9NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryEcton Brook Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Andrew's Ceva Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryStandens Barn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN3 9NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN3 9NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food1 Fieldmill Square, Northampton, NN3 9AQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miLittle Billing Convenience Store23 Valley Road, Northampton, NN3 9ALWalking directions to Little Billing Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,725

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN3 9NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Deakes

Billing - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Silas Hays

Billing - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mike Reader

Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton SouthE14001407
WardBillingE05015977
ParishBillingE04006791
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Billing & RiversideE02005660
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 026BE01027142
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NN3 9NS

Is NN3 9NS (Billing & Riverside) safe?

The area around NN3 9NS records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NN3 9NS?

The median sale price around NN3 9NS in Billing & Riverside is £270,250 (about £290 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN3 9NS?

There are 5 schools close to NN3 9NS, including Ecton Brook Primary School (Good), St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Good) and Standens Barn Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN3 9NS?

NN3 9NS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,549 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN3 9NS (Billing & Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN3 9NS is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mark Deakes (Reform UK) and Silas Hays (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.