POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NN4 8BY postcode decision report
Mixed move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. The current flood seam matches 1 feature (FZ2). Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 28 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Feb 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £153,250Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Feb 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal 1 feature matchFZ2
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 28 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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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: 27 Feb 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
1 flood feature matchThe current postcode summary intersects 1 flood feature across FZ2.
Transport
9 within 400mNN4 8BY links 9 transport stops within 400m and 27 within 800m. 9 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Super Sausage (BCT) at about 208m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Northampton Rail Station at about 926m.
Local business
388 within 1200mNN4 8BY currently links 388 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 153 food and drink, 65 personal services, 55 retail. The closest mapped place is Autograph the Food People at about 175m. 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 NN4 8BY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
28 nearby school rows28 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NN4 8BY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 29NN4 8BY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 29 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 233, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 26 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£153,250
Strong sample. Based on 28 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Feb 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NN4 8BY, 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
153 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (57), cafe (52), restaurant (44).
Amenity group
Personal services
65 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (42), beauty (23).
Amenity group
Retail
55 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (25), mobile phone (16), hardware (5).
Amenity group
Nightlife
44 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (28), bar (16).
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.
Food and drink
Autograph the Food People
Cafe at Towcester Road, Northampton.
Nightlife
Far Cotton Loco Club
Pub at St Leonards Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Far Cotton Food and Wine
Convenience at 119, St Leonards Road, Northampton.
Grocery
Aldi
Supermarket at Towcester Road, Northampton.
Food and drink
Crystal Caffe and Takeaway
Fast Food at 113, St Leonards Road, Northampton.
Food and drink
Far Cotton Tandoori
Fast Food at 111, St Leonard's Road, 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
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Primary option in NN4 8SW. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Primary option in NN4 0NQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Delapre Primary School
Primary option in NN4 8JA. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NN4 8BY 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 NN4 8BY.
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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 NN4 8BY 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 NN4 8BY.
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Ask vetted agents
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