Watermeadow Drive, Northampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for NN3 8PL, NN3 8ST, NN3 8SS.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Watermeadow Drive, Northampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £270,722. Average sale prices fell from £252,100 in 2021 to £199,000 in 2025 (-21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 19% below the Northampton average of £310,306 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 0 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 53% detached, 24% semi-detached, 24% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Watermeadow Drive range from £81,000 to £320,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 695 streets in Northampton with at least two sales in the last year, Watermeadow Drive ranks 465th for average price.
House prices on Watermeadow Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all NN3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 21 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £270,722 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £213,250 | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Terraced | 4 | £182,875 | 21 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Watermeadow Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 28 Nov 2025 | £285,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 21 Nov 2025 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 60, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8SS | 20 Aug 2025 | £81,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 28 Feb 2025 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 18 Dec 2024 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8SS | 29 Nov 2024 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 29 Oct 2024 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 91, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 26 Jun 2024 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 81, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 26 Apr 2024 | £246,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 28 Mar 2024 | £213,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 15 Dec 2023 | £252,350 | Other | Freehold |
| 3, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 14 Jul 2023 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 65, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 6 Dec 2022 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 19 Aug 2022 | £220,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 22 Apr 2022 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 59, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 30 Mar 2022 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 57, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 30 Sep 2021 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 67, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8ST | 10 Aug 2021 | £244,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8PL | 30 Apr 2021 | £264,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 88, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8SS | 13 Apr 2021 | £272,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66, Watermeadow Drive NN3 8SS | 31 Mar 2021 | £200,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Watermeadow Drive | £252,350 (Dec 2023) → £225,000 (Oct 2024) | -11% over under a year |
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Schools near Watermeadow Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Primary Academy 449 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication 106 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Thorplands Primary School 226 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lings Primary School 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lumbertubs Primary School 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Blackthorn Primary School 236 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Edgewood School 16 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Billing Brook Special School 257 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–19 | 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 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Waterpump Court (opp, Crestwood Road) 3 min walk
- Waterpump Court (adj, Crestwood Road) 3 min walk
- Crestwood Gardens (opp, Crestwood Road) 3 min walk
- Goldings Road (opp, Lings Way) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Woodview Medical Centre
Holmecross Road, Thorplands, Northampton · 0.5 mi - Mayfield Surgery
Billing Brook Road, Northampton · 0.5 mi - Dr Abbas
Weston Favell P/C Centre, Billing Brook Road, Northampton · 0.5 mi - Moulton Surgery
120 Northampton Lane North, Moulton, Northampton · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Kettering Road · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Northampton - Olden Road · 1.0 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Northampton Weston Favell Extra · 1.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Overstone Leys · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Sage Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Blackthorn Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Boots · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Woodview Dental Clinic · 0.5 mi
- Weston Favell Primary Care · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.0 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 672 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,830 |
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 Watermeadow Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79% | 85.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.9% | 1.1% |
Religion
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.3% | 49.5% |
| No religion | 35.3% | 38.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.8% | 81.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 32.2% | 18.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 31.8% |
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.2% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Other qualifications | 3.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 49.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.9% | 39% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 15.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 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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