Postcode report
NN18 8DT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NN18 8DT: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN18 8DT is a postcode in Gretton & Weldon, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN18 8DT, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 11% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN18 8DT are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN18 8DT is based on North Northamptonshire 005 Census 2021. It covers 5,869 residents, 2,923 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 52% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near NN18 8DT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £285k from 168 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN18 8DT can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN18 8DT by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN18 8DT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN18 8DT
Is NN18 8DT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 11% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN18 8DT?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN18 8DT?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN18 8DT?
LocaleIQ matched NN18 8DT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN18 8DT?
The latest median sold price is £285k based on 168 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN18 8DT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.