Postcode insights

NN8 4BA

Rixon Road

Victoria

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Detailed insights for NN8 4BA

Overview

Postcode NN8 4BA is located in an urban city, within the Victoria ward of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Rixon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rixon is £51,103 per year. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Rixon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rixon has a high crime rate, with approximately 71 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Rixon is £51,103 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from NN8 4BA.

Flood risk

Low

Rixon near NN8 4BA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wellingborough located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NN8 4BA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Wellingborough

N/A

Walking directions to Wellingborough

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
532
Population density
900 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.18(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.41(-9%)
Vehicle crime
8.26(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.15(-4%)
Other theft
4.95(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
61.96%
Other White
91
17.14%
African
30
5.65%
Indian
22
4.14%
Caribbean
14
2.64%
Total population: 531

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
26.89%
No qualifications
86
20.28%
Level 3 (A level)
74
17.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
15.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 424

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
36.45%
Owns outright
50
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
21.5%
Other social rented
20
9.35%
Shared ownership
8
3.74%
Total households: 214

Property prices in Victoria

Median price£269,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £318K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £269,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Victoria over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£368,498£306
Semi-Detached35£285,000£300
Terraced43£197,000£211
Flats17£140,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Victoria

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,995£132,995£169,495£158,995
2017£242,998£102,000£195,000£148,500
2018£309,995£129,000£211,750£161,995
2019£347,895£151,500£209,995£162,500
2020£296,995£148,000£239,000£204,995
2021£322,498£143,750£259,950£195,000
2022£384,995£150,000£261,900£197,500
2023£395,000£175,000£287,485£198,000
2024£400,000£150,000£288,475£200,000
2025£377,498£148,500£285,000£195,000
2026£338,500£116,500£260,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£232£196£222£181
2017£241£193£192£165
2018£251£220£244£194
2019£270£211£219£193
2020£266£218£249£206
2021£278£209£262£224
2022£297£241£285£235
2023£306£247£307£219
2024£297£219£309£220
2025£303£215£307£210
2026£308£172£240£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Victoria.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Victoria in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 4BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN8 4BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20252, Teal Lane, Wellingborough, NN8 4TTTerracedFreehold£204,995
26 Sept 202531, Hillside Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4AWTerracedFreehold£170,000
14 Aug 202510, Swallow Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4BYFlatsLeasehold£147,000
30 May 2025Garage To, 1, Swallow Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4BYOtherLeasehold£115,000
30 May 20251, Swallow Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4BYTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the NN8 4BA postcode area, located within Rixon, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN8 4BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNurseryHighfield Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableRowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Two SatellitesCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryOakway AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN8 4BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN8 4BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miK D Supermarket109 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, NN8 4TUWalking directions to K D Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,790
Band C£2,046
Band D£2,302
Band E£2,813
Band F£3,325
Band G£3,837
Band H£4,604

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 NN8 4BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Leslie Baker

Victoria - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Kelly Duddridge

Victoria - Elected 1 May 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gen Kitchen

Wellingborough and Rushden - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth NorthamptonshireE06000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyWellingborough and RushdenE14001571
WardVictoriaE05016233
ParishWellingboroughE04013138
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RixonE02005693
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 028AE01027330
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NN8 4BA

Is NN8 4BA (Rixon) safe?

The area around NN8 4BA records about 71 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NN8 4BA?

The median sale price around NN8 4BA in Rixon is £269,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN8 4BA?

There are 9 schools close to NN8 4BA, including Highfield Nursery School (Good), Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Two Satellites (Outstanding) and Oakway Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NN8 4BA?

The closest station to NN8 4BA is Wellingborough, about 1,368 m away.

How deprived is the area around NN8 4BA?

NN8 4BA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN8 4BA (Rixon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden covering NN8 4BA is Gen Kitchen (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Leslie Baker (Labour Party) and Kelly Duddridge (Labour 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.