NorthamptonNN6
West Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN6 Northampton occupies the 59th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.6/100, indicating strong fundamentals within the East Midlands property market. Over the past five years, residential prices expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, whilst rental values increased at 5.6% annually, reflecting stronger tenant demand than capital appreciation. Population growth of 2.3% over the same period suggests moderate demographic expansion. The district remains in an early gentrification stage, characteristics typical of areas experiencing gradual infrastructural and social transition. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income returns currently outpace capital gains, with developing potential as population and local amenities mature.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 2.3% per year
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What's changing in Northampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
Northampton (NN6) common questions
Is Northampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northampton (NN6) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 51% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 69/100 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 (NN6) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Northampton?
The median monthly rent in Northampton (NN6) is £950 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Buckingham (MK18), Northampton (NN7), Northampton (NN1), Daventry (NN11), Wellingborough (NN8). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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