Postcode NN4 8LB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.7 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,050 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 101 ft away from NN4 8LB.
Cotton End, Brackmills & Hardingstone near NN4 8LB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 8LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | 42, Towcester Road, Northampton, NN4 8LB | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Apartment 2, The Old Slipper Baths, 5, Main Road, Northampton, NN4 8EN | Flats | Leasehold | £128,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 39, Clinton Road, Northampton, NN4 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,100 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 40, Clinton Road, Northampton, NN4 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 24, Clinton Road, Northampton, NN4 8LF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NN4 8LB 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 | Delapre Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2017. | |
| 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 8LB
| 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 | Ebenezer Market | 85 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DN | Walking directions to Ebenezer Market |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 76/78 St Leonard's Road, Northampton, NN4 8DW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Lotus Stores | 61 Delapre Street, Northampton, NN4 8EU | Walking directions to Lotus Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Delapre Crescent Stores | 111 Delapre Crescent, Northampton, NN4 8NQ | Walking directions to Delapre Crescent Stores |
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 8LB, 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 8LB records about 78 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NN4 8LB 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 8LB, including Delapre Primary School (Good), Queen Eleanor Primary Academy (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 8LB is Northampton, about 1,108 m away.
NN4 8LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,050 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 8LB 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).