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NN7 1HQ

Highfield Way

Cogenhoe & The Houghtons

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Detailed insights for NN7 1HQ

Overview

Postcode NN7 1HQ is located in a rural village, within the Cogenhoe & The Houghtons area 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 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 median sale price in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons is £350,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £306,000 and £475,000. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 7.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

4/10

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,318 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.4%

Approximately 21.4% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from NN7 1HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton near NN7 1HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 7.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
199.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.73(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-52%)
Burglary
5.61(+68%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(+6%)
Public order
1.87(-73%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
94.98%
Other Asian
5
1.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.08%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
36.71%
No qualifications
42
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.77%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
34.82%
Owns outright
37
33.04%
Other social rented
17
15.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.82%
Social rents from council
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons

Median price: £350,000
Price per sq ft: £324
Sales (last 12 months): 53
Typical range (middle 50%): £306K – £475K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached31£400,000£338
Semi-Detached16£315,000£297
Terraced5£270,000£312
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£483,750£340,000£267,500
2026£425,000£310,000£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£340£303£291
2026£350£295£312
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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN7 1HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN7 1HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Aug 20266, Highfield Way, Northampton, NN7 1HQSemi-DetachedFreehold£377,300
07 Nov 2025Flat 2, 19, Bedford Road East, Northampton, NN7 1ATFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 Oct 202516, Bedford Road East, Northampton, NN7 1HJTerracedFreehold£270,000
29 Aug 202526, Bedford Road East, Northampton, NN7 1HJTerracedFreehold£181,000
20 Jul 20266, Sunny View, Northampton, NN7 1HHTerracedFreehold£191,500

Schools

In the NN7 1HQ postcode area, located within Cogenhoe, Hackleton & Denton, there are 1 primary and 0 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.

Nearby schools for NN7 1HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryYardley Hastings Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN7 1HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN7 1HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miYardley Convenience Store8 Bedford Road East, Northampton, NN7 1HJWalking directions to Yardley Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,973

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 1HQ, 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
ParishYardley HastingsE04006873
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cogenhoe, Hackleton & DentonE02005682
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 043DE01027308
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN7 1HQ

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

The area around NN7 1HQ records about 26 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 1HQ?

The median sale price around NN7 1HQ in Cogenhoe & The Houghtons is £350,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN7 1HQ?

There is 1 school close to NN7 1HQ, including Yardley Hastings Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NN7 1HQ?

NN7 1HQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,318 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire covering NN7 1HQ 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).