Black Cat Drive, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 4EA.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Black Cat Drive, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £313,375. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £291,417. By property type, sales here have been 55% terraced, 36% flat, 9% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Black Cat Drive range from £154,995 to £343,500. 69% of homes sold here were freehold and 31% leasehold. Of 695 streets in Northampton with at least two sales in the last year, Black Cat Drive ranks 256th for average price.
House prices on Black Cat Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 69% freehold and 31% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £291,417 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Flat | 4 | £175,374 | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £325,000 | 28 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Black Cat Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 4 Sep 2026 | £343,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 1 Jun 2026 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 22 Dec 2025 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 8 Dec 2025 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 28 Mar 2025 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 17 Jan 2025 | £452,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 6 Oct 2023 | £154,995 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 1 Sep 2023 | £415,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 23 Nov 2022 | £182,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 13 Jul 2022 | £169,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 7, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 20 Jun 2022 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 17 Dec 2021 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 26, Black Cat Drive NN5 4EA | 13 Nov 2020 | £245,000 | 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 Black Cat Drive
Crime
233 crimes were reported within about a mile of Black Cat Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 53 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Black Cat Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper Nene Flood alert area
- Isolated properties and mills near the upper River Nene 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 Black Cat Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Meadows Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Quinton House School 392 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Millway Primary School 343 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus 163 pupils | Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church | 7–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Pineham Barns Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 350 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good 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 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Webb Drive (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Webb Drive (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- Football Ground (opp, Edgar Mobbs Way) 5 min walk
- Football Ground (o/s, Edgar Mobbs Way) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Lukes Primary Care Centre
Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton · 1.0 mi - Eleanor Cross Healthcare
Delapre Medical Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Northampton · 1.7 mi - The Mounts Medical Centre
Campbell Street, Northampton · 1.9 mi - Penvale Park Medical Centre
Hardwick Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Upton Way Northampton BP · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Northampton - Upton Place · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Weedon Rd · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Duston Northampton · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.6 mi
- Unidrugs Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Well · 1.0 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 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 844 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 28.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,369 |
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 Black Cat Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 12.9% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 38.2% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 22.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42% | 31.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.6% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 17.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 39.2% | 39% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 15.9% |
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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