POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NN3 6DX postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 57 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 30 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £377,950Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 57 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
8 within 400mNN3 6DX links 8 transport stops within 400m and 38 within 800m. 8 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is 6 Oulton Rise (BCT) at about 240m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
25 within 1200mNN3 6DX currently links 25 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 11 food and drink, 4 grocery, 3 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Locke's at about 351m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
6,076 online job adverts observedWest Northamptonshire local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NN3 6DX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
57 nearby school rows57 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NN3 6DX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 16NN3 6DX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 16 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 190, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 59 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£377,950
Strong sample. Based on 36 sales · Latest sale in data: 30 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NN3 6DX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (7), cafe (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (2), bakery (1), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (3).
Amenity group
Health
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (2).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
Locke's
Hairdresser in the current nearby-place seam.
Personal services
Radiance
Beauty in the current nearby-place seam.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at 45-49, Oulton Rise, Northampton.
Financial services
Nationwide
Bank in the current nearby-place seam.
Health
Northamptonshire Healthcare Alliance Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Northampton Science Park, Kings Park Road, Northampton.
Food and drink
Greggs
Fast Food at 29, Darnell Way, Northampton.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Abington Vale Primary School
Primary option in NN3 3NQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Blackthorn Primary School
Primary option in NN3 8EP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Boothville Primary School
Primary option in NN3 6JG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NN3 6DX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NN3 6DX.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NN3 6DX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NN3 6DX.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering NN3 6DX.
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