The Briars, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN4 8SP, NN4 8SR.
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At a glance
4 property sales on The Briars, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 13 Mar 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £144,000. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 25% flat, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Briars range from £84,000 to £170,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on The Briars compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Briars has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 67% freehold and 33% leasehold across 6 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £144,000 | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Flat | 1 | £84,000 | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £170,000 | 9 Aug 2017 |
Sold prices on The Briars
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Briars NN4 8SP | 13 Mar 2020 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, The Briars NN4 8SP | 31 Aug 2018 | £167,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, The Briars NN4 8SP | 9 Aug 2017 | £112,500 | Other | Leasehold |
| 77, The Briars NN4 8SR | 9 Aug 2017 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, The Briars NN4 8SP | 6 Jan 2017 | £84,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9, The Briars NN4 8SP | 29 Jul 2016 | £133,000 | 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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Schools near The Briars
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| Delapre Primary School 539 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital and Outreach Education 7 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 3–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus 163 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gloucester Nursery School 84 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Abbeyfield School 1,296 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 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 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Thorn Hill (on, Thorn Hill) 1 min walk
- The Briars (adj, Ring Way) 2 min walk
- Thorn Hill (opp, Ring Way) 2 min walk
- Nicholls House (opp, Ashbrow Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Eleanor Cross Healthcare
Delapre Medical Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Northampton · 0.8 mi - Penvale Park Medical Centre
Hardwick Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton · 1.2 mi - Maple Access Partnership Llp
Maple House, 17-19 Hazelwood Road, Northampton · 1.2 mi - The Mounts Medical Centre
Campbell Street, Northampton · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Rothersthorpe Road · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Northampton · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Central Northampton Northampton · 0.7 mi
- Spar Spar - Westbridge · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Chemist Near Me · 0.5 mi
- Unidrugs Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Chemist Near Me · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Far Cotton Limited · 0.7 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 51.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 657 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,667 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 98% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 98% | 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 The Briars
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.7% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.6% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 44.4% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 26.1% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 17.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.6% | 31.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.4% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.8% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.5% | 39% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.1% | 15.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.4% | 32.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7% | 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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