James Close, Upton, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 4GY.
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At a glance
39 property sales on James Close, Upton, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £274,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £407,534. That is 12% below the Northampton average of £310,306 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 74% detached, 21% flat, 3% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on James Close range from £189,750 to £489,750. 85% of homes sold here were freehold and 15% leasehold. Of 695 streets in Northampton with at least two sales in the last year, James Close ranks 372nd for average price.
House prices on James Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 85% freehold and 15% leasehold across 39 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £407,534 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Flat | 8 | £204,156 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £299,750 | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £220,000 | 25 Feb 2022 |
Sold prices on James Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, James Close NN5 4GY | 10 Jul 2026 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 28 Nov 2025 | £207,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 11, James Close NN5 4GY | 14 Nov 2025 | £215,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 45, James Close NN5 4GY | 27 Mar 2025 | £455,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, James Close NN5 4GY | 18 Oct 2022 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, James Close NN5 4GY | 18 Aug 2022 | £489,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Jul 2022 | £407,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Jul 2022 | £434,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, James Close NN5 4GY | 1 Jul 2022 | £399,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, James Close NN5 4GY | 20 May 2022 | £474,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, James Close NN5 4GY | 13 May 2022 | £434,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat 2, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 13 May 2022 | £212,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 10, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Apr 2022 | £474,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Apr 2022 | £479,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Apr 2022 | £329,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, James Close NN5 4GY | 14 Apr 2022 | £479,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 7 Apr 2022 | £199,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 1 Apr 2022 | £189,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 1 Apr 2022 | £199,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, 3, James Close NN5 4GY | 30 Mar 2022 | £199,750 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, James Close NN5 4GY | 25 Feb 2022 | £220,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, James Close NN5 4GY | 25 Feb 2022 | £209,750 | Flat New build | Freehold |
| 23, James Close NN5 4GY | 4 Feb 2022 | £464,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, James Close NN5 4GY | 4 Feb 2022 | £384,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, James Close NN5 4GY | 28 Jan 2022 | £329,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, James Close NN5 4GY | 7 Jan 2022 | £389,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, James Close NN5 4GY | 17 Dec 2021 | £469,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, James Close NN5 4GY | 22 Nov 2021 | £334,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, James Close NN5 4GY | 19 Nov 2021 | £349,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, James Close NN5 4GY | 22 Oct 2021 | £379,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, James Close NN5 4GY | 30 Sep 2021 | £425,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, James Close NN5 4GY | 12 Aug 2021 | £474,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, James Close NN5 4GY | 6 Aug 2021 | £299,750 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, James Close NN5 4GY | 30 Jun 2021 | £425,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, James Close NN5 4GY | 30 Jun 2021 | £384,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, James Close NN5 4GY | 30 Apr 2021 | £299,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, James Close NN5 4GY | 23 Apr 2021 | £384,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, James Close NN5 4GY | 12 Feb 2021 | £384,750 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, James Close NN5 4GY | 29 Jan 2021 | £319,750 | Detached New build | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, James Close | £399,750 (Jul 2022) → £400,000 (Jul 2026) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 3, 3, James Close | £199,750 (Apr 2022) → £207,000 (Nov 2025) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| 11, James Close | £209,750 (Feb 2022) → £215,000 (Nov 2025) | +3% over 4 yrs |
| 45, James Close | £474,750 (May 2022) → £455,000 (Mar 2025) | -4% over 3 yrs |
| 39, James Close | £329,750 (Jan 2022) → £355,000 (Oct 2022) | +8% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near James Close
Crime
118 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Close 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 James Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School 392 pupils | Other independent school | 2–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School 391 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Upton Meadows Primary School 387 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Kislingbury Primary School 111 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Duston School 2,064 pupils | All-through | 4–18 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Millway Primary School 343 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Pineham Barns Primary School 413 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Harpole Primary School 186 pupils | Primary Church of England | 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 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Upton Valley Way North (opp, Weedon Road A4500) 1 min walk
- Upton Valley Way North (adj, Weedon Road A4500) 2 min walk
- Bus Shelter (opp, Weedon Road) 9 min walk
- Bus Shelter (adj, Weedon Road) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Lukes Primary Care Centre
Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton · 1.2 mi - Bugbrooke Medical Practice
Levitts Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton · 2.4 mi - Eleanor Cross Healthcare
Delapre Medical Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Northampton · 2.7 mi - The Mounts Medical Centre
Campbell Street, Northampton · 2.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Northampton - Upton Place · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pineham · 1.0 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Upton Way Northampton BP · 1.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Weedon Rd · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 1.2 mi
- Boots · 1.3 mi
- Limehurst Square Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 mi
- Tailored Dental Care · 1.9 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 779 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,659 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 97% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 97% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 97% | 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 James Close
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 4% | 4.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 37.4% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 14.8% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.7% | 31.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.2% | 16.9% |
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 4.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 44.3% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.5% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.4% | 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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