The Approach, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 5FF.
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At a glance
11 property sales on The Approach, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 3 Dec 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £199,643. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% terraced, 36% flat. Recorded sale prices on The Approach range from £130,000 to £215,000. 58% of homes sold here were freehold and 42% leasehold.
House prices on The Approach compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Approach 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: 58% freehold and 42% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £199,643 | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Flat | 4 | £137,250 | 11 Sep 2020 |
Sold prices on The Approach
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61, The Approach NN5 5FF | 3 Dec 2020 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, The Approach NN5 5FF | 11 Sep 2020 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 45, The Approach NN5 5FF | 1 Sep 2020 | £141,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 29, The Approach NN5 5FF | 8 Oct 2019 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 63, The Approach NN5 5FF | 23 May 2019 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, The Approach NN5 5FF | 27 Nov 2018 | £148,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, The Approach NN5 5FF | 14 Feb 2018 | £137,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 27, The Approach NN5 5FF | 31 Aug 2017 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, The Approach NN5 5FF | 30 Jun 2017 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, The Approach NN5 5FF | 31 Mar 2017 | £192,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, The Approach NN5 5FF | 14 Feb 2017 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, The Approach NN5 5FF | 15 Jan 2016 | £175,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, The Approach | £175,000 (Jan 2016) → £195,000 (Aug 2017) | +11% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Approach
Crime
491 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Approach 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 148 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Public order | 36 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 19 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Approach is in or near 3 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
- 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 The Approach
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School 445 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 98 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| Earl Spencer Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Chiltern Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Spring Lane Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Millway Primary School 343 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 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
- Bingo Hall (adj, Weedon Road) 2 min walk
- Malcolm Drive (adj, Weedon Road) 2 min walk
- Malcolm Drive (opp, Weedon Road) 3 min walk
- Bingo Hall (opp, Weedon Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Lukes Primary Care Centre
Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton · 0.9 mi - The Mounts Medical Centre
Campbell Street, Northampton · 1.1 mi - Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton · 1.1 mi - Langham Place Surgery
11 Langham Place, Northampton · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Harlestone Rd · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Weedon Road · 0.3 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Duston Northampton · 0.4 mi
- Lidl Lidl Duston Northampton · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Touchwood Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Touchwood Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Tailored Dental Care · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 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 6 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 32.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 904 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,097 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Approach
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Who lives around The Approach
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 34.2% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.2% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 52.3% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.6% | 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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