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NN8 5NW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Northamptonshire
About NN8 5NW: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN8 5NW is a postcode in Hatton Park, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN8 5NW, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN8 5NW are local prosperity and safety, 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 5NW is based on North Northamptonshire 029 Census 2021. It covers 7,561 residents, 2,015 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 85% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 2% 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 5NW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £244k from 66 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN8 5NW can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 5NW 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 5NW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 5NW
Is NN8 5NW 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 NN8 5NW?
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 5NW?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN8 5NW?
LocaleIQ matched NN8 5NW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN8 5NW?
The latest median sold price is £244k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN8 5NW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.