NN7 area guide
Who lives in NN7, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 46,371 (2024)
NN7Postcode district · Northampton
What NN7 is like
The NN7 postcode district in West Northamptonshire covers 854 live postcodes and is home to about 46,371 people in 19,304 households. 73.9% of households own their home, 12.4% rent privately and 12.3% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 59.8% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is well below the England and Wales average. Homes in NN7 sold for a median of £341,000 over the year to August 2026.
How NN7 compares
Headline figures for NN7, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 17.4 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 67% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where NN7 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
22.3% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
96% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Few private renters
Only 12.4% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
73.9% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
NN7 FAQs
01Is NN7 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in NN7?The median sale price over the last year was £341,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £341,000.
03Is NN7 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in NN7?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers NN7?The local authority for NN7 is West Northamptonshire.
The local authority for NN7 is West Northamptonshire.
06How well connected is NN7?Connectivity scores 2.0 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 2.0 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.