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NN4 6UX

Hardy Drive

Nene Valley

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Overview

Postcode NN4 6UX is located in an urban city, within the Nene Valley ward 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 nearest station is Northampton, about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
247
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
59.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.4%

Approximately 59.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £53,449 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN4 6UX.

Flood risk

No risk

Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN4 6UX 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,862.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
110.06(+219%)
Drugs
38.36(+1218%)
Public order
35.85(+418%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.64(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.61(+137%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
86.52%
African
7
2.19%
Bangladeshi
6
1.88%
Caribbean
6
1.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.88%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
28.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
72
54.14%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Owns outright
14
10.53%
Other social rented
7
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Nene Valley

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)227
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £453K

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Nene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nene Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached115£441,300£328
Semi-Detached50£300,000£339
Terraced35£295,000£320
Flats27£165,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nene Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nene Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£432,500£173,000£300,000£280,000
2026£440,000£163,000£305,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nene Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nene Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£329£330£351£314
2026£333£312£311£326
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nene Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nene Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 6UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 6UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Aug 202510, Hardy Drive, Northampton, NN4 6UXDetachedFreehold£440,000
20 Mar 202556, The Warren, Northampton, NN4 6EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
15 Oct 202553, Bouverie Road, Northampton, NN4 6ENFlatsLeasehold£137,000
13 Feb 202549, Bouverie Road, Northampton, NN4 6ENFlatsLeasehold£125,000
06 Jun 20254, Mershe Close, Northampton, NN4 6UZDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the NN4 6UX postcode area, located within Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN4 6UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHardingstone AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableNorthampton High SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryPreston Hedges Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN4 6UX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN4 6UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop59-61 High Street, Northampton, NN4 6BZWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miCo-opWootton Hope Drive, Northampton, NN4 6HDWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miWaitroseNewport Pagnell Road, Northampton, NN4 6HPWalking directions to Waitrose

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 NN4 6UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Morris

Nene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Laura Ann Couse

Nene Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Trefor Robert Hughes

Nene Valley - 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
WardNene ValleyE05016002
ParishHardingstoneE04012286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cotton End, Brackmills & HardingstoneE02005677
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 037CE01027202
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NN4 6UX

Is NN4 6UX (Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone) safe?

The area around NN4 6UX 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near NN4 6UX?

The median sale price around NN4 6UX in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £335,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 227 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN4 6UX?

There are 7 schools close to NN4 6UX, including Hardingstone Academy (Good), Northampton High School and Preston Hedges Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN4 6UX?

NN4 6UX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN4 6UX (Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN4 6UX 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).

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.