NorthamptonNN7
West Northamptonshire · East Midlands
NN7 Northampton represents a pre-cursor gentrification stage district with moderate market dynamics. Over five years, property prices expanded at 1.5% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth outpaced this significantly at 5.2%, suggesting stronger investor income relative to capital appreciation. Population growth measured 1.7% across the same period. The trajectory score of 50.7 places the district at the 54th percentile nationally, indicating average performance within UK property markets. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns warrants consideration by those prioritising yield over appreciation potential.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Northampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
Northampton (NN7) common questions
Is Northampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Northampton (NN7) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 37% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Northampton safe?
Northampton has a safety score of 59/100 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 (NN7) is £287k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Northampton?
The median monthly rent in Northampton (NN7) is £1,063 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Northampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Northampton (NN1), Northampton (NN6), Buckingham (MK18), Wokingham (RG40), Towcester (NN12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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