NorthamptonNN1
West Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN1 postcode district in Northampton shows moderate market characteristics typical of pre-cursor gentrification areas. Five-year price growth stands at 2.1% compound annual growth rate, substantially below national averages, whilst rental growth has achieved 5.2% CAGR over the same period. The trajectory score of 48.3 places the district at the 38th percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. The divergence between rental and capital growth suggests rental yield opportunities may outweigh capital appreciation prospects. Market participants should note the pre-cursor gentrification stage indicates early-stage structural change, though current growth metrics remain subdued compared to established investment destinations.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
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What's changing in Northampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.2 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
Northampton (NN1) common questions
Is Northampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northampton (NN1) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 67% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 41/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Northampton?
The average property price in Northampton (NN1) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Northampton?
The median monthly rent in Northampton (NN1) is £1,063 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Northampton (NN7), Northampton (NN6), Wokingham (RG40), Towcester (NN12), High Wycombe (HP15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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