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Scribers Drive, Upton, Northampton

MyStreetCheck free street report: Scribers Drive, Upton, Northampton · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/northampton-west-northamptonshire/scribers-drive/

House prices, sold prices and local information for NN5 4ES.

Average price (last 12 months)
£176,833
3 sales
Average price (since 2020)
£194,241
27 sales
Price range
£68k – £355k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
29 May 2026
NN5 4ES

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At a glance

House prices£177k average43% below the Northampton average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 5 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station30 min walkNorthampton station Schools4 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold70% leaseholdAcross 27 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

27 property sales on Scribers Drive, Upton, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £176,833. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £113,115. Average sale prices fell from £192,000 in 2020 to £176,833 in 2026 (-8%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 43% below the Northampton average of £310,306 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 48% flat, 37% terraced, 11% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Scribers Drive range from £68,000 to £355,000. 30% of homes sold here were freehold and 70% leasehold. Of 695 streets in Northampton with at least two sales in the last year, Scribers Drive ranks 650th for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.

House prices on Scribers Drive compared

Scribers Drive£176,833
NN5 postcode area£283,975
Northampton£310,306
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN5 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2020: £192,000 (2 sales)2020£192k2021: £191,682 (11 sales)2021£192k2022: £173,900 (5 sales)2022£174k2023: £137,000 (1 sales)2023£137k2024: £243,000 (5 sales)2024£243k2026: £176,833 (3 sales)2026£177k

Tenure: 30% freehold and 70% leasehold across 27 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat13£113,11517 Apr 2026
Terraced10£270,15029 May 2026
Semi-detached3£239,1674 Apr 2022
Detached1£355,00029 Oct 2024

Sold prices on Scribers Drive

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
46, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 29 May 2026£298,000 TerracedLeasehold
66, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 17 Apr 2026£140,000 FlatLeasehold
72, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 16 Apr 2026£92,500 FlatLeasehold
19, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 2 Dec 2024£90,000 FlatLeasehold
11, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 29 Oct 2024£355,000 DetachedFreehold
7, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 9 Oct 2024£315,000 TerracedFreehold
18, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 14 Jun 2024£317,000 TerracedFreehold
66, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 28 Mar 2024£138,000 FlatLeasehold
27, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 21 Mar 2023£137,000 FlatLeasehold
2, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 27 Jul 2022£81,250 FlatLeasehold
70, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 15 Jul 2022£68,750 FlatLeasehold
43, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 12 Apr 2022£272,000 TerracedFreehold
10, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 4 Apr 2022£315,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
56, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 25 Feb 2022£132,500 TerracedLeasehold
4, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 19 Oct 2021£143,000 FlatLeasehold
14, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 26 Aug 2021£290,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
32, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 6 Aug 2021£265,000 TerracedFreehold
60, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 6 Aug 2021£277,000 TerracedLeasehold
46, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 15 Jul 2021£285,000 TerracedLeasehold
74, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 28 May 2021£163,000 FlatLeasehold
52, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 21 May 2021£260,000 TerracedLeasehold
61, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 26 Feb 2021£133,000 FlatLeasehold
8, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 25 Feb 2021£112,000 FlatLeasehold
57, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 15 Feb 2021£68,000 FlatLeasehold
17, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 8 Jan 2021£112,500 Semi-detachedLeasehold
25, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 30 Nov 2020£104,000 FlatLeasehold
7, Scribers Drive NN5 4ES 10 Jul 2020£280,000 TerracedFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
46, Scribers Drive £285,000 (Jul 2021) → £298,000 (May 2026) +5%
over 5 yrs
66, Scribers Drive £138,000 (Mar 2024) → £140,000 (Apr 2026) +1%
over 2 yrs
7, Scribers Drive £280,000 (Jul 2020) → £315,000 (Oct 2024) +13%
over 4 yrs

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Crime and flood risk near Scribers Drive

Crime

222 crimes were reported within about a mile of Scribers Drive in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Anti-social behaviour81
Violence & sexual offences50
Shoplifting35
Other theft12
Public order12
Criminal damage & arson7

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Schools near Scribers Drive

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Upton Meadows Primary School 387 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.1 mi
Quinton House School 392 pupils Other independent school 2–19 Report 0.3 mi
Millway Primary School 343 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Pineham Barns Primary School 413 pupils Primary 4–11 Good Report 0.8 mi
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus 163 pupils Other independent school Plymouth Brethren Christian Church 7–18 Report 0.8 mi
St Luke's Church of England Primary School 391 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Report 0.8 mi
Lyncrest Primary School 228 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 1.0 mi
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery 350 pupils Primary 3–11 Outstanding 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 1.5 mi · 30 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Webb Drive (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
  • Square (SE-bound, Square) 2 min walk
  • Square (NW-bound, Square) 3 min walk
  • Webb Drive (opp, High Street) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

  • St Lukes Primary Care Centre
    Timken Way South, Duston, Northampton · 0.9 mi
  • Eleanor Cross Healthcare
    Delapre Medical Centre, Gloucester Avenue, Northampton · 1.9 mi
  • The Mounts Medical Centre
    Campbell Street, Northampton · 2.0 mi
  • Leicester Tce Healthcare Ctr
    7-8 Leicester Terrace, Northampton · 2.1 mi

Supermarkets

  • Marks and Spencer BP M&S Upton Way Northampton BP · 0.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Northampton - Upton Place · 0.3 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys Weedon Rd · 0.5 mi
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Sixfields Northampton SF · 0.6 mi

Pharmacies

  • Boots · 0.6 mi
  • Well · 0.9 mi
  • Unidrugs Pharmacy · 1.0 mi

Dentists

  • Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
  • Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
  • Tailored Dental Care · 1.1 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

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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.

Income4 of 10
Employment5 of 10
Education and skills5 of 10
Health and disability3 of 10
Crime3 of 10
Access to housing and services5 of 10
Living environment10 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned56.9%62.5%
Private rented18.0%20.3%
Social rented25.2%17.1%
Households941

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1527.4%17.4%
Aged 15–6468.5%64.1%
Aged 65+4.0%18.6%
Residents2,550

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks87%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks90%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 Scribers Drive

Ethnic group

HereWest Northamptonshire
White73.2%85.9%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African10.9%4.9%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh7.7%5.3%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups6.6%2.9%
Other ethnic group1.6%1.1%

Religion

HereWest Northamptonshire
No religion41.5%38.2%
Christian41.5%49.5%
Muslim6.7%3.5%
Not answered5.9%6.1%
Hindu2.6%1.3%
Sikh0.6%0.4%
Other religion0.5%0.6%
Buddhist0.4%0.4%

Country of birth

HereWest Northamptonshire
Born in the UK69.8%81.2%
Born outside the UK30.2%18.8%

Highest qualification

HereWest Northamptonshire
Level 4 qualifications and above39.8%31.8%
Level 3 qualifications18%16.9%
Level 2 qualifications13.4%14.3%
No qualifications12.4%17.4%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications9.2%10.9%
Apprenticeship4.5%5.7%
Other qualifications2.8%3%

General health

HereWest Northamptonshire
Very good health57.3%49.2%
Good health31%35.1%
Fair health8.5%11.6%
Bad health2.3%3.3%
Very bad health1%0.9%

Cars or vans per household

HereWest Northamptonshire
1 car or van in household44.8%39%
2 cars or vans in household31.5%32.7%
No cars or vans in household16.3%15.9%
3 or more cars or vans in household7.4%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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