West Oval, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 7JL, NN5 7JJ.
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At a glance
10 property sales on West Oval, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Nov 2020. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £186,714. By property type, sales here have been 70% terraced, 30% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on West Oval range from £129,000 to £207,000. 82% of homes sold here were freehold and 18% leasehold.
House prices on West Oval compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West 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: 82% freehold and 18% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £186,714 | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £155,000 | 4 May 2018 |
Sold prices on West Oval
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, West Oval NN5 7JL | 30 Nov 2020 | £170,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, West Oval NN5 7JL | 1 Oct 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 65, West Oval NN5 7JL | 30 Sep 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 21, West Oval NN5 7JL | 22 Mar 2019 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, West Oval NN5 7JL | 15 Feb 2019 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 31, West Oval NN5 7JL | 16 Nov 2018 | £207,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, West Oval NN5 7JJ | 4 May 2018 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, West Oval NN5 7JL | 29 Mar 2018 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, West Oval NN5 7JJ | 30 Jun 2017 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, West Oval NN5 7JL | 9 Jan 2017 | £156,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, West Oval NN5 7JJ | 15 Feb 2016 | £129,000 | Semi-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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Crime and flood risk near West Oval
Crime
205 crimes were reported within about a mile of West 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 | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West 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 West Oval
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 160 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy 350 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Chiltern Primary School 133 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families 98 pupils | Nursery | 0–5 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Earl Spencer Primary School 352 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hopping Hill Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St James Church of England Primary School 445 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Woodside Walk (adj, West Oval) 1 min walk
- Witham Way (adj, West Oval) 3 min walk
- Witham Green (adj, Avon Drive) 3 min walk
- South Oval Shops (o/s, South Oval) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Lukes Primary Care Centre
Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton · 0.9 mi - Queensview Medical Centre
Thornton Road, Northampton · 0.9 mi - Langham Place Surgery
11 Langham Place, Northampton · 1.3 mi - Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr
7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Mill Lane · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl NTH-Harlestone Road · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Duston Limehurst Square Express · 0.8 mi
- Aldi Aldi Weedon Road · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Park Square Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Touchwood Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Limehurst Square Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
- Tailored Dental Care · 1.0 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+) | 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on West Oval
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Who lives around West 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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Estate agents near West Oval
- Life Building Co 1.0 mi
- Taylors 1.1 mi
- Jackson Grundy 1.1 mi
- Jackson Grundy 1.1 mi
- Nolan Throw 1.2 mi
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