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NN3 3QB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in West Northamptonshire
About NN3 3QB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN3 3QB is a postcode in Abington & Phippsville, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN3 3QB, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN3 3QB are local prosperity and health, while property market signals 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 NN3 3QB is based on West Northamptonshire 029 Census 2021. It covers 6,056 residents, 2,421 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 3% 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 10/10.
For property prices near NN3 3QB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 94 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN3 3QB can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 5 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN3 3QB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN3 3QB 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 NN3 3QB
Is NN3 3QB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 NN3 3QB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN3 3QB?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NN3 3QB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NN3 3QB?
LocaleIQ matched NN3 3QB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN3 3QB?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 94 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN3 3QB?
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.