Postcode NN4 6BY is located in an urban city, within the Nene Valley area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £53,449 per year. The median sale price in Nene Valley is £335,000 (around £325 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £266,000 and £445,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cherry Orchard.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,222 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £53,449 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 18 ft away from NN4 6BY.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN4 6BY 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cherry Orchard | Large | Walking directions to Cherry Orchard |
Based on 243 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £325 per square foot) in Nene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 126 | £436,050 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £293,750 | £324 |
| Terraced | 37 | £270,000 | £325 |
| Flats | 32 | £161,250 | £299 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £350,000 | £146,000 | £245,000 | £247,000 |
| 2017 | £364,950 | £154,000 | £258,500 | £236,750 |
| 2018 | £378,500 | £155,000 | £251,500 | £239,995 |
| 2019 | £366,000 | £161,500 | £244,500 | £243,750 |
| 2020 | £385,000 | £175,000 | £267,500 | £262,500 |
| 2021 | £421,500 | £169,000 | £270,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £428,000 | £170,000 | £308,750 | £295,000 |
| 2023 | £426,250 | £169,000 | £312,500 | £282,000 |
| 2024 | £427,500 | £168,000 | £300,000 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | £431,250 | £174,000 | £300,000 | £281,000 |
| 2026 | £440,000 | £157,500 | £298,748 | £258,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £262 | £251 | £270 | £245 |
| 2017 | £279 | £258 | £271 | £228 |
| 2018 | £281 | £281 | £294 | £264 |
| 2019 | £284 | £269 | £267 | £220 |
| 2020 | £290 | £268 | £281 | £270 |
| 2021 | £306 | £268 | £310 | £251 |
| 2022 | £348 | £283 | £340 | £299 |
| 2023 | £333 | £276 | £326 | £307 |
| 2024 | £335 | £282 | £339 | £265 |
| 2025 | £334 | £332 | £351 | £314 |
| 2026 | £325 | £298 | £303 | £328 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 6BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 6, High Street, Northampton, NN4 7BT | Terraced | Freehold | £253,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 8, High Street, Northampton, NN4 7BT | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 22, High Street, Northampton, NN4 7BT | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2026 | 8, The Green, Northampton, NN4 7BU | Terraced | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 34, The Green, Northampton, NN4 7BU | Detached | Freehold | £850,000 |
In the NN4 6BY postcode area, located within Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone, there are 6 primary and 1 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 | Primary | Hardingstone Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2016. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Northampton High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Overstone Gate Primary School | Free schools | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN4 6BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 59-61 High Street, Northampton, NN4 6BZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 NN4 6BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Morris
Nene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Laura Ann Couse
Nene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Trefor Robert Hughes
Nene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN4 6BY records about 247 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, drugs and public order.
The median sale price around NN4 6BY in Nene Valley is £335,000 (about £325 per square foot) based on 243 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NN4 6BY, including Hardingstone Academy (Good), Northampton High School GDST and Overstone Gate Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN4 6BY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN4 6BY is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig Morris (Reform UK), Laura Ann Couse (Reform UK) and Trefor Robert Hughes (Reform UK).