Watersmeet, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN1 5SQ, NN1 5SG.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Watersmeet, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Nov 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £369,955. Average sale prices fell from £367,498 in 2016 to £324,167 in 2020 (-12%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 69% detached, 31% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Watersmeet range from £240,000 to £615,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Watersmeet compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watersmeet has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 16 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £369,955 | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £287,299 | 30 Oct 2020 |
Sold prices on Watersmeet
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 12 Nov 2020 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 30 Oct 2020 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 16 Oct 2020 | £435,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 21 Aug 2020 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 53, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 14 Aug 2020 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 6 Mar 2020 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 51, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 1 Aug 2019 | £266,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 8 May 2019 | £302,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 15 Apr 2019 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 15 Feb 2019 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 45, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 18 Sep 2018 | £422,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 30 Apr 2018 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 58, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 16 Apr 2018 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 24 Nov 2017 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Watersmeet NN1 5SQ | 5 Oct 2016 | £249,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54B, Watersmeet NN1 5SG | 21 Mar 2016 | £485,000 | Detached | 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 Watersmeet
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Primary School 409 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Northampton School for Boys 1,756 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bridgewater Primary School 650 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Barry Primary School 441 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School 446 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Cedar Road Primary School 383 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 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 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Landcross Drive (opp, Billing Road East) 3 min walk
- Park Ave South (adj, Billing Road East) 3 min walk
- Landcross Drive (adj, Billing Road East) 3 min walk
- Upper School (opp, Landcross Drive) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Abington Park Surgery
Christchurch Medical Centre, Ardington Road, Northampton · 0.5 mi - King Edward Road Surgery
Christchurch Medical Centre, King Edward Road, Northampton · 0.5 mi - County Surgery
202-204 Abington Avenue, Northampton · 1.0 mi - Abington Medical Centre
51A Beech Avenue, Northampton · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Northampton Abington Esso Express · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barry Road · 0.7 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Wellingborough Road Local · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Abington Ave Northampton BP · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Sage Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Sage Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
- Boots · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Suite · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Orthoworld · 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 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 10 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 498 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,333 |
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 Watersmeet
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 85.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 35.4% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.7% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 35.5% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.7% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.9% | 39% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.7% | 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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