Lower Hester Street, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN2 6BL, NN2 6BJ.
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At a glance
18 property sales on Lower Hester Street, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Jan 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £139,176. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 94% terraced, 6% flat. Recorded sale prices on Lower Hester Street range from £85,000 to £176,000. 93% of homes sold here were freehold and 7% leasehold.
House prices on Lower Hester Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lower Hester Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 93% freehold and 7% leasehold across 28 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 17 | £139,176 | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Flat | 1 | £85,000 | 26 Feb 2020 |
Sold prices on Lower Hester Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 13 Jan 2021 | £159,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 82, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 27 Nov 2020 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 4 Aug 2020 | £157,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 29 May 2020 | £157,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 28 Feb 2020 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 26 Feb 2020 | £85,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 13, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 10 Jan 2020 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 3 Sep 2019 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 5 Jul 2019 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 3 Jan 2019 | £65,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 52, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 29 Nov 2018 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 10 Aug 2018 | £152,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 70, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 29 Jun 2018 | £176,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 7 Dec 2017 | £143,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 3 Nov 2017 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 20 Oct 2017 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 4 Sep 2017 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 68A, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 7 Aug 2017 | £165,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 29, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 4 Nov 2016 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 7 Oct 2016 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 3 Oct 2016 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 25 Aug 2016 | £130,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 10 Jun 2016 | £124,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 59, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 7 Jun 2016 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 31 May 2016 | £141,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 76, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 29 Feb 2016 | £117,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BJ | 29 Jan 2016 | £139,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Lower Hester Street NN2 6BL | 22 Jan 2016 | £134,995 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13, Lower Hester Street | £145,000 (Jan 2020) → £159,000 (Jan 2021) | +10% over 1 yr |
| 51, Lower Hester Street | £124,995 (Jun 2016) → £152,000 (Aug 2018) → £157,500 (May 2020) | +26% over 4 yrs |
| 78, Lower Hester Street | £135,000 (Oct 2016) → £148,000 (Sep 2019) | +10% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lower Hester Street
Crime
986 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lower Hester Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 288 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 |
| Shoplifting | 81 |
| Public order | 67 |
| Other theft | 66 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 40 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lower Hester Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Nene and tributaries in Northampton, including low-lying areas adjacent to the river Flood warning area
- Upper Nene Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lower Hester Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Bridge School 33 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Northampton International Academy 1,754 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Castle Academy 455 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Spring Lane Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| New Horizons Academy 50 pupils | Free schools alternative provision | 4–16 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bosworth Independent School 220 pupils | Other independent school | 11–22 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The CE Academy 124 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 98 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Northampton station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lower Hester Street (opp, St Andrews Road) 2 min walk
- Lower Hester Street (adj, St Andrews Road) 2 min walk
- Hampton Street (opp, St Andrews Road) 3 min walk
- Marriott Street (adj, Barrack Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton · 0.2 mi - Langham Place Surgery
11 Langham Place, Northampton · 0.2 mi - The Mounts Medical Centre
Campbell Street, Northampton · 0.4 mi - Queensview Medical Centre
Thornton Road, Northampton · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Semilong · 0.1 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Northampton Thornton Supermarket · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Earl Street Northampton · 0.6 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kingsthorpe Northampton · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Chemist Near Me · 0.1 mi
- Well · 0.2 mi
- Medicina Pharmacy.co.uk · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Castilian Street Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- Queens Park Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 54.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 842 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,132 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Northamptonshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lower Hester Street
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.4% | 2.9% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 28.5% | 38.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.4% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 52.6% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.1% | 16.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.6% | 10.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11% | 14.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.9% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.2% | 39% |
| No cars or vans in household | 37.1% | 15.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.2% | 32.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.5% | 12.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Northamptonshire.
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