Postcode NN4 8DY is located in an urban city, within the Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill area 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 median sale price in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill is £246,000 (around £270 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £203,750 and £296,750. The nearest station is Northampton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Far Cotton Recreation Ground.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,954 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least 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 2.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from NN4 8DY.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN4 8DY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Far Cotton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Far Cotton Recreation Ground |
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £246,000 (about £270 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 | 29 | £310,000 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £262,250 | £301 |
| Terraced | 52 | £220,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £211 |
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 | £257,000 | £228,500 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £126,500 | £263,250 | £211,250 |
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 | £277 | £255 |
| 2026 | £326 | £207 | £302 | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 8DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 96, Southampton Road, Northampton, NN4 8DY | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 134, Southampton Road, Northampton, NN4 8DY | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 136, Southampton Road, Northampton, NN4 8DY | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 93, Euston Road, Northampton, NN4 8DX | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 151, Southampton Road, Northampton, NN4 8DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £207,500 |
In the NN4 8DY postcode area, located within Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone, there are 8 primary and 2 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 | Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Delapre Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Nursery | Gloucester Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2025. |
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN4 8DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Far Cotton Food and Wine | 119 St Leonards Road, Northampton, NN4 8DN | Walking directions to Far Cotton Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 76/78 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Ebenezer Market | 85 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DN | Walking directions to Ebenezer Market |
| 0.1 mi | Delapre Crescent Stores | 111 Delapre Crescent, Northampton, NN4 8NQ | Walking directions to Delapre Crescent Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Market | 9 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DL | Walking directions to Oriental Market |
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 8DY, 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 8DY 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 8DY in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill is £246,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NN4 8DY, including Queen Eleanor Primary Academy (Good), Delapre Primary School (Good) and Gloucester Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN4 8DY is Northampton, about 1,247 m away.
NN4 8DY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,954 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 8DY 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).