Postcode report
NN8 4RR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NN8 4RR: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN8 4RR is a postcode in Victoria, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN8 4RR, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN8 4RR are housing and health, while schools and education 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 NN8 4RR is based on North Northamptonshire 028 Census 2021. It covers 8,716 residents, 2,257 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 22% 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 9/10.
For property prices near NN8 4RR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £244k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN8 4RR can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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 NN8 4RR 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 NN8 4RR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 NN8 4RR
Is NN8 4RR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 35% 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 NN8 4RR?
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 NN8 4RR?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN8 4RR?
LocaleIQ matched NN8 4RR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN8 4RR?
The latest median sold price is £244k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN8 4RR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.