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NN9 5GX

Sapphire Street

Irthlingborough

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Detailed insights for NN9 5GX

Overview

Postcode NN9 5GX is located in a rural village, within the Irthlingborough area of North Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Irthlingborough area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Irthlingborough is £47,674 per year. The median sale price in Irthlingborough is £230,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £186,750 and £275,750. The nearest station is Wellingborough, about 3.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Irthlingborough has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,705 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Irthlingborough has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.6%

Approximately 32.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Irthlingborough is £47,674 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from NN9 5GX.

Flood risk

No risk

Irthlingborough near NN9 5GX 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 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
235.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.01(+113%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.44(-3%)
Shoplifting
6.17(-29%)
Public order
4.63(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-45%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
359
92.29%
Other White
15
3.86%
African
5
1.29%
Caribbean
4
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
22.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
21.61%
Level 3 (A level)
57
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 310

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
74
43.02%
Other social rented
53
30.81%
Owns outright
32
18.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.23%
Social rents from council
3
1.74%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Irthlingborough

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £187K – £276K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Irthlingborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Irthlingborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£315,000£301
Semi-Detached52£232,750£285
Terraced46£192,500£236
Flats11£117,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Irthlingborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Irthlingborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£253,250£85,000£162,500£145,000
2017£262,250£85,000£183,750£149,750
2018£255,000£100,000£194,000£156,575
2019£260,000£88,000£198,750£154,000
2020£299,995£87,750£200,000£166,000
2021£320,000£90,000£226,250£178,000
2022£345,000£112,748£244,998£195,000
2023£330,000£105,000£235,000£190,000
2024£345,000£96,500£235,000£187,500
2025£354,250£85,000£230,000£187,000
2026£308,500£127,000£237,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Irthlingborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Irthlingborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£159£206£157
2017£230£179£217£175
2018£244£186£229£190
2019£247£191£220£171
2020£257£176£230£181
2021£296£202£275£211
2022£311£232£276£216
2023£291£221£268£231
2024£295£216£266£213
2025£306£213£284£222
2026£289£199£299£237
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Irthlingborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN9 5GX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN9 5GX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202646, Sapphire Street, Wellingborough, NN9 5GXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
21 Aug 20264, Sapphire Street, Wellingborough, NN9 5GXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£135,000
27 Jan 20262, Ruby Close, Wellingborough, NN9 5GWSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,100
05 Dec 20256, Ruby Close, Wellingborough, NN9 5GWSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,500
01 Jul 20254, Ruby Close, Wellingborough, NN9 5GWSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000

Schools

In the NN9 5GX postcode area, located within Irthlingborough, there are 2 primary and 1 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 NN9 5GX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.7 miPrimaryIrthlingborough Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryIrthlingborough Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miSecondaryHuxlow AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN9 5GX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN9 5GX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiAttley Way, Wellingborough, NN9 5GFWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Northamptonshire district.

Band A£1,616
Band B£1,885
Band C£2,155
Band D£2,424
Band E£2,963
Band F£3,501
Band G£4,040
Band H£4,848

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 NN9 5GX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gregory James Wilcox

Irthlingborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Matt Davies

Irthlingborough - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Lee Barron

Corby and East Northamptonshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth NorthamptonshireE06000061
Parliamentary ConstituencyCorby and East NorthamptonshireE14001179
WardIrthlingboroughE05016216
ParishIrthlingboroughE04012337
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)IrthlingboroughE02005634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North Northamptonshire 027AE01027038
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2020-09-01

Frequently asked questions about NN9 5GX

Is NN9 5GX (Irthlingborough) safe?

The area around NN9 5GX records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NN9 5GX?

The median sale price around NN9 5GX in Irthlingborough is £230,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN9 5GX?

There are 3 schools close to NN9 5GX, including Irthlingborough Junior School (Good), Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School (Good) and Huxlow Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NN9 5GX?

NN9 5GX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN9 5GX (Irthlingborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamptonshire covering NN9 5GX is Lee Barron (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gregory James Wilcox (Reform UK) and Matt Davies (Reform UK).