Postcode NN4 8JU 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 Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill is £50,601 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Greenglades Open Space.
Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,867 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill is £50,601 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from NN4 8JU.
Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill near NN4 8JU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Greenglades Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Greenglades Open Space |
| 0.5 mi | Greenglades Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Greenglades Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Claystones Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Claystones Open Space |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £138,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £262,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £227,000 |
10 year median price trend in Far Cotton, Delapre & Briar Hill
In the NN4 8JU postcode area, located within Briar Hill & Hunsbury Hill, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN4 8JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Hill Shop | Hunsbury Hill Road, Northampton, NN4 9UW | Walking directions to The Hill Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.