At a Glance
Average Property Price - NN
£308,440
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - NN
£1,026
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - NN
£38,796
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - NN
7.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - NN
3.3%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - NN
4.3%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — NN
Top 10 districts in NN ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Northampton (NN)
Top 10 streets in Northampton (NN) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hemploe Road | £4,000,000 |
| 2 | Preston Capes Road | £2,800,000 |
| 3 | Golf Lane | £2,331,250 |
| 4 | Church Road | £1,680,000 |
| 5 | Fawsley Road | £1,650,000 |
| 6 | Teeton Road | £1,490,000 |
| 7 | Partridge Lane | £1,400,000 |
| 8 | Old Farm Lane | £1,400,000 |
| 9 | Weekley Wood Lane | £1,400,000 |
| 10 | Sandy Lane | £1,338,333 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
Northampton's average property price of £308,000 sits close to the national midpoint. Over the past decade, the area has experienced solid price growth at 3.3% per year, placing it among the faster-appreciating regions nationally. This sustained growth reflects steady demand across the area's residential market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rents of £1,026 are broadly in line with the national average. Rental growth has been notably strong at 4.3% per year, outpacing most of the country. The current rental yield of 7.0% offers an attractive return for buy-to-let investors, though yields have shown some softening pressure in recent months.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income in Northampton is around £38,800, tracking close to the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x has tightened slightly since 2016 (when it stood at 7.3x), indicating affordability has deteriorated modestly. Rental affordability has similarly weakened, with rent now consuming 27% of household income compared to 26% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
Northampton has a younger age profile than the national average, with 20% of the population under 15 and a notably higher share of 35–49 year-olds at 21%. Mortgage ownership is stronger here at 31%, while outright ownership is proportionally lower at 28%. The employment mix is distinctive, with above-average numbers in elementary roles (16%) and plant/machinery occupations (9%), balanced by below-average representation among professionals (16%).