Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the NN1 postcode area, covering Northampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£157,343
Median price
£137,500
5-year trend
+31.0%
Total sales
22,882
The NN1 area has 586 individual postcodes with 22,882 registered sales. Prices are +60.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Northampton. The five-year price movement is +31.0%.
An expanding Midlands town with fast trains to London Euston, more affordable housing than the South East and a growing distribution sector.
🚆 Main station
Northampton
⏱️ London commute
~60 min by train
NN1 averages £157,343, placing it in the affordable category, +60.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 22,882 recorded sales across 586 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in NN1 is +31.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
NN1 5EJ
£95,528 avg · 185 sales
NN1 5EU
£102,912 avg · 171 sales
NN1 3QR
£128,708 avg · 162 sales
NN1 1UG
£88,205 avg · 161 sales
NN1 3LW
£109,217 avg · 154 sales
NN1 3BA
£147,877 avg · 153 sales
NN1 4PG
£119,114 avg · 147 sales
NN1 1ES
£124,087 avg · 146 sales
NN1 3PU
£163,782 avg · 143 sales
This NN1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the NN1 postcode area is £157,343, based on 22,882 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Northampton.
Properties in NN1 average £157,343, which is +60.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£137,500) is 12.6% below the average (£157,343), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in NN1 have moved +31.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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