Living in NN9, North Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN9 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 NN9
34 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN9 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £138,000 to £415,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ALEXANDER PLACE, NN9 5UX | semi-detached | £150,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 30 CHIMNEY CRESCENT, NN9 5WF | semi-detached | £242,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 2 PALMER AVENUE, NN9 5XB | semi-detached | £240,000 | 2026-04-08 |
| 4 CHIMNEY CRESCENT, NN9 5WF | semi-detached | £230,500 | 2026-02-26 |
| 274 ADDINGTON ROAD, NN9 5UT | terraced | £192,500 | 2026-02-06 |
| 259 ADDINGTON ROAD, NN9 5US | terraced | £210,000 | 2026-01-09 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irthlingborough Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| The Ferrers School | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Ringstead Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Rushden Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Henry Chichele Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.7 mi |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.2 mi |
8 state primary and 3 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 14.6% |
| Professional occupations | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
32 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN9 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN9
What is the average house price in NN9?
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 NN9?
Prices in North Northamptonshire are up 3.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN9?
The median of 34 recorded sales around central NN9 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £138,000 to £415,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN9?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN9, and 71% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN9?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN9 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NN9 at risk of flooding?
Central NN9 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 NN9 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 71% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 32 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN9 safe?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN9 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? NN9 or NN10, NN9 or NN8, NN9 or NN15.
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