NN7 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Billing Road, 0.2km from Lower End in Brafield-on-the-Green. Administratively it sits within Hackleton and Grange Park ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN7, NN7 1BL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, down 17.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN7 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00138734 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILLING ROAD, NN7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLING ROAD, NN7 1BL.
315
52
£ 49,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN7 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NN7 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £517k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £517k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN7 1BL. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 519,995
9 sales · Mean £ 627,777
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN7 1BL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Little Houghton Church of England Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Brafield on the Green Community, Sports & Social0.5 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Brafield Stores Limited0.5 km
- Ramco Filling Station And Convenience Store0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- streetfood20200.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton7.2 km
- Wellingborough12.3 km
- Wolverton17.8 km
Bus Stops
- Grove Road0.2 km
- Grove Road0.2 km
- Red Lion PH0.5 km
- Bedford Road Layby0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN71BL · Data under Open Government Licence