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NN3 5BB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NN3 5BB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN3 5BB is a postcode in Billing, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN3 5BB, then scores the surrounding small area 34/100 - bottom 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN3 5BB are jobs 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 NN3 5BB is based on West Northamptonshire 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,723 residents, 5,048 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 24% 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 NN3 5BB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £230k from 74 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN3 5BB can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN3 5BB 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 5BB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 5BB
Is NN3 5BB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 34/100 (bottom 12% 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 5BB?
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 5BB?
11 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 5BB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NN3 5BB?
LocaleIQ matched NN3 5BB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN3 5BB?
The latest median sold price is £230k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN3 5BB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.