Living in NN8, North Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN8 in North Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Northamptonshire: £256,610, up 3.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NN8
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £208,000 and a range from £92,000 to £550,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 NORTH STREET, NN8 4QS | terraced | £290,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 60 WEST STREET, NN8 4LU | semi-detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 5 BRICKHILL MEWS, NN8 3GH | flat-maisonette | £127,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 44 HATTON PARK ROAD, NN8 5AH | semi-detached | £360,000 | 2026-03-24 |
| 12 MOFFATT TERRACE, NN8 4QB | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-03-13 |
| 33A KNIGHTS COURT, NN8 4DD | semi-detached | £137,500 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
27 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Croyland Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Oakway Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
18 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Refocus, Wellingborough School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near NN8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 28.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 9.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 8.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
452 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on North Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN8
What is the average house price in NN8?
The average sold price in North Northamptonshire is £256,610 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NN8?
Prices in North Northamptonshire are up 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN8?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central NN8 in the last 2 years is £208,000, ranging from £92,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN8?
27 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN8, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN8?
452 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NN8 at risk of flooding?
Central NN8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NN8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £208,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 452 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN8 safe?
452 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NN8 or NN29, NN8 or NN10, NN8 or NN9.
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