NorthamptonNN4
West Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN4 postcode spans Northampton in the East Midlands and sits at the 50th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 50.1/100, indicating average performance characteristics. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 2.1% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have outpaced price growth at 5.2% CAGR. The district currently occupies a pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-stage demographic or economic shifts remain nascent. Property investors should note the rental growth premium relative to capital growth, which may reflect demand for rental stock exceeding owner-occupier demand. The absence of measured population growth data warrants caution when assessing long-term demand drivers in the area.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
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What's changing in Northampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
Northampton (NN4) common questions
Is Northampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northampton (NN4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 46% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Northampton?
The average property price in Northampton (NN4) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Northampton?
The median monthly rent in Northampton (NN4) is £1,063 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Nottingham (NG13), Southwell (NG25), Newark (NG24), Nottingham (NG14), Newport Pagnell (MK16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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