NorthamptonNN3
West Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN3 in Northampton presents a mixed investment profile within the East Midlands market. Five-year price growth averaged 2.1% annually, significantly below national trends, whilst rental growth reached 5.2% CAGR—suggesting stronger tenant demand than capital appreciation. The trajectory score of 44.8/100 places this postcode in the 21st percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to UK benchmarks. Classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, NN3 lacks the established characteristics of more developed areas. Investors should weigh the rental yield potential against historically modest capital growth and broader market positioning. Population growth data for the five-year period remains unavailable, limiting assessment of demographic tailwinds.
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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 0.9 points this month to 44/100, driven mainly by safety.
Northampton (NN3) common questions
Is Northampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northampton (NN3) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 44/100 (Average), in the top 82% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 37/100 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 (NN3) 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 (NN3) is £1,063 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Melton Mowbray (LE13), Melton Mowbray (LE14), Oakham (LE15), Leicester (LE7), Northampton (NN5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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