South Oval, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 7LF, NN5 7LE.
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At a glance
4 property sales on South Oval, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 30 Aug 2019. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £165,500. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 50% flat. Recorded sale prices on South Oval range from £72,000 to £166,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on South Oval compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Oval has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 4 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £165,500 | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Flat | 2 | £93,750 | 30 Aug 2019 |
Sold prices on South Oval
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75, South Oval NN5 7LF | 30 Aug 2019 | £115,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 32, South Oval NN5 7LF | 29 Jun 2018 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, South Oval NN5 7LF | 9 Aug 2017 | £72,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 24, South Oval NN5 7LE | 10 Feb 2017 | £166,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near South Oval
Crime
279 crimes were reported within about a mile of South Oval in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 82 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 |
| Shoplifting | 30 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
South Oval is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Nene Flood alert area
- Areas near the Dallington Brook and Brampton Branch in Northampton Flood warning 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 South Oval
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary Academy 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Earl Spencer Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 98 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Chiltern Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Northgate School Academy Trust 289 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–18 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Cambian Northampton School 30 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- 46 South Oval (o/s, South Oval) 1 min walk
- Park Drive (o/s 82, Park Drive) 1 min walk
- South Oval Shops (o/s, South Oval) 2 min walk
- Park Drive (o/s 33, Park Drive) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Queensview Medical Centre
Thornton Road, Northampton · 0.7 mi - Langham Place Surgery
11 Langham Place, Northampton · 1.1 mi - Kingsthorpe Medical Ctr.
Eastern Avenue South, Kingsley, Northampton · 1.2 mi - Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Mill Lane · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Kingsthorpe Northampton · 0.7 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Northampton Thornton Supermarket · 0.8 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Kingsthorpe Supermarket · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Park Square Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Balmoral Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Touchwood Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Queens Park Dental Practice · 0.8 mi
- The Silver Pepper Clinic · 0.8 mi
- Kingsthorpe Grove (dental Surgery) · 0.9 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 26.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 63.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 683 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 29.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 7.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,754 |
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 South Oval
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 17.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 7.3% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 38.2% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 49.5% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 1.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 27.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19% | 31.8% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 15.7% | 10.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.7% | 16.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.2% | 39% |
| No cars or vans in household | 39.5% | 15.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.9% | 32.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.4% | 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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