Postcode NN4 8AQ is located in an urban city, within the Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Becket's Park.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from NN4 8AQ.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN4 8AQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Becket's Park | Large | Walking directions to Becket's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Far Cotton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Far Cotton Recreation Ground |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £268 per square foot) in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £32,750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £316,500 | £326 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £263,000 | £277 |
| Terraced | 61 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 16 | £136,500 | £233 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £305,250 | £125,000 | £195,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £309,973 | £134,000 | £199,995 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | £266,250 | £140,000 | £205,000 | £184,000 |
| 2019 | £283,000 | £139,000 | £220,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £309,995 | £134,000 | £224,000 | £192,500 |
| 2021 | £303,250 | £135,000 | £235,000 | £193,000 |
| 2022 | £320,000 | £152,750 | £265,000 | £226,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £142,000 | £250,000 | £216,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £142,500 | £260,000 | £215,000 |
| 2025 | £288,750 | £138,000 | £262,000 | £230,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £158,750 | £268,500 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £186 | £207 | £177 |
| 2017 | £263 | £211 | £229 | £194 |
| 2018 | £263 | £219 | £262 | £203 |
| 2019 | £277 | £218 | £243 | £200 |
| 2020 | £277 | £239 | £248 | £214 |
| 2021 | £288 | £224 | £279 | £212 |
| 2022 | £341 | £244 | £320 | £250 |
| 2023 | £311 | £228 | £289 | £247 |
| 2024 | £315 | £251 | £301 | £234 |
| 2025 | £330 | £233 | £278 | £255 |
| 2026 | £326 | £199 | £287 | £240 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 8AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 31, Southfield Avenue, Northampton, NN4 8AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | 39, Southfield Avenue, Northampton, NN4 8AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 08 Jul 2025 | 48, Ransome Road, Northampton, NN4 8DE | Terraced | Freehold | £177,500 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 12, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 20, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the NN4 8AQ postcode area, located within Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN4 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | London Road, Northampton, NN4 8ER | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Market | 9 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DL | Walking directions to Oriental Market |
| 0.2 mi | Premier - Cotton End Convenience | 6-8 Cotton End, Northampton, NN4 8BS | Walking directions to Premier - Cotton End Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 76/78 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ebenezer Market | 85 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DN | Walking directions to Ebenezer Market |
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 NN4 8AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
James Richard Petter
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Julie Davenport
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Tony Owens
Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN4 8AQ records about 67 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, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around NN4 8AQ in Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone is £249,500 (about £268 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NN4 8AQ, including Hospital and Outreach Education (Good), Queen Eleanor Primary Academy (Good) and Delapre Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN4 8AQ is Northampton, about 1,362 m away.
NN4 8AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,306 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 8AQ is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: James Richard Petter (Reform UK), Julie Davenport (Independent) and Tony Owens (Reform UK).
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.