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NN7 1BJ

Horton Road

Cogenhoe & The Houghtons

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Detailed insights for NN7 1BJ

Overview

Postcode NN7 1BJ is located in a rural village, within the Cogenhoe & The Houghtons ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton is £65,642 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 4.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

Approximately 29.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton is £65,642 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from NN7 1BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton near NN7 1BJ 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 4.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
93.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.26(-4%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.26(-53%)
Other theft
3.79(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-56%)
Public order
2.71(-61%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
97.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.19%
Other White
3
0.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.59%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
24.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
51
17.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.97%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
35.14%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.35%
Other social rented
27
18.24%
Social rents from council
17
11.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
6.76%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£324
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £510K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£455,000£332
Semi-Detached12£362,500£298
Terraced7£257,500£322
Flats1£150,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£235,000£240,000
2017£399,975£247,500£210,000
2018£420,000£249,498£332,000
2019£406,375£250,000£290,000
2020£425,000£280,000£250,000
2021£435,000£296,000£257,500
2022£490,000£310,000£260,000
2023£526,250£325,000£240,000
2024£425,000£300,000£250,000
2025£480,000£350,000£265,000
2026£382,000£320,000£257,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253£236£251
2017£270£253£277
2018£299£233£242
2019£284£270£264
2020£309£262£290
2021£296£276£309
2022£338£305£388
2023£334£326£291
2024£314£313£313
2025£337£308£293
2026£421£286£357
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cogenhoe & The Houghtons in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN7 1BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN7 1BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20255, Green Road, Northampton, NN7 1BESemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
26 Sept 20256, Bridle Close, Northampton, NN7 1ASSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
02 Apr 202612, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN7 1BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
12 Dec 202555, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN7 1BDDetachedFreehold£306,000
29 Oct 20253, The Barracks, Northampton, NN7 1BTDetachedFreehold£351,116

Schools

In the NN7 1BJ postcode area, located within Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN7 1BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryLittle Houghton Church of England PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN7 1BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN7 1BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRamco Filling Station And Convenience Store3 Bedford Road, Northampton, NN7 1BDWalking directions to Ramco Filling Station And Convenience Store

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 NN7 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steve Clarke

Cogenhoe & The Houghtons - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sarah Bool

South Northamptonshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth NorthamptonshireE14001490
ParishBrafield on the GreenE04006808
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cogenhoe, Hackleton & DentonE02005682
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 043AE01027273
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN7 1BJ

Is NN7 1BJ (Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton) safe?

The area around NN7 1BJ records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near NN7 1BJ?

The median sale price around NN7 1BJ in Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton is £380,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN7 1BJ?

There is 1 school close to NN7 1BJ, including Little Houghton Church of England Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN7 1BJ?

NN7 1BJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN7 1BJ (Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire covering NN7 1BJ is Sarah Bool (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Clarke (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.