POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NN3 8BU 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 10 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £299,521Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 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 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 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
6 within 400mNN3 8BU links 6 transport stops within 400m and 25 within 800m. 6 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Shire Place (BCT) at about 169m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
11 within 1200mNN3 8BU currently links 11 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 5 grocery, 3 food and drink, 1 financial services. The closest mapped place is Imaan Pharmacy at about 478m. 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 8BU in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
57 nearby school rows57 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NN3 8BU. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 14NN3 8BU has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 14 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 123, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 20 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£299,521
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NN3 8BU, 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
Grocery
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (5).
Amenity group
Food and drink
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3).
Amenity group
Financial services
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by atm (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
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.
Health
Imaan Pharmacy
Pharmacy at Blackthorn Local Centre, 2-3, Blackthorn Bridge Court, Northampton.
Grocery
One Stop
Convenience at Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Northampton.
Financial services
Post Office
Atm in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Hong Kong Takeaway
Fast Food at 1, Blackthorn Bridge Court, Northampton.
Grocery
Rectory Farm Supermarket (Premier)
Convenience at Olden Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Co-op Food
Convenience at Olden Road, Rectory Farm, 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 8BU 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 8BU.
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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 8BU 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 8BU.
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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 8BU.
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