Downwood Close, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN3 8PU.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Downwood Close, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £80,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £200,000. Average sale prices fell from £200,000 in 2021 to £145,000 in 2025 (-28%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. By property type, sales here have been 40% semi-detached, 20% detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Downwood Close range from £80,000 to £350,000. 67% of homes sold here were freehold and 33% leasehold.
House prices on Downwood Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downwood Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NN3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £200,000 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 1 | £210,000 | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Flat | 1 | £80,000 | 7 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Downwood Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3A, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 7 Nov 2025 | £80,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 4 Aug 2025 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3D, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 5 Dec 2023 | £78,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 11 Nov 2022 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 3 Dec 2021 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Downwood Close NN3 8PU | 4 Oct 2021 | £185,000 | 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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Schools near Downwood Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Edgewood School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Rectory Farm Primary School 179 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lings Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ecton Brook Primary School 567 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication 106 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Northampton Academy 1,712 pupils | Secondary Christian | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 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 4.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Penfold Lane (opp, Wellingborough Road) 1 min walk
- Penfold Lane (adj, Wellingborough Road) 1 min walk
- Maidencastle (opp, Cherry Lodge Road) 3 min walk
- Maidencastle (adj, Cherry Lodge Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Brook Medical Centre
Ecton Brook Road, Northampton · 0.6 mi - Dr Abbas
Weston Favell P/C Centre, Billing Brook Road, Northampton · 1.2 mi - Mayfield Surgery
Billing Brook Road, Northampton · 1.2 mi - Woodview Medical Centre
Holmecross Road, Thorplands, Northampton · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Northampton - Olden Road · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Bellinge · 0.7 mi
- Asda Express Asda Nene Valley North Express Petrol · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Northampton Weston Favell Extra · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Blackthorn Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Weston Favell Primary Care · 1.2 mi
- Woodview Dental Clinic · 1.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.3 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 4 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 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 | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 626 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,683 |
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 Downwood Close
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 36.7% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 30.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.1% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.9% | 14.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.5% | 16.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.5% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.4% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.1% | 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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