About NN3 8EP
NN3 8EP scores 42/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The main trade-off is its safety score. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, NN3 8EP is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,803 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 29 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 18 rated Good. The nearest school is Blackthorn Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 37 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 4 GP surgeries and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, about 13 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is about 3 minutes' walk away.
There are no train or Tube stations near NN3 8EP. Bus services provide the main public transport, with 27 bus stops in the immediate area.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding).
There are 11 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 10.6 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Playground (300 m²), about 4 minutes' walk away. It also lies just beside a nature reserve (about 4 minutes' walk away), adding open countryside that isn't recorded as a formal park.
There are 11 supermarkets in the wider area, including The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Lidl, Asda and others. The nearest is Co-op Northampton - Olden Road, about 8 minutes' walk away. A public library is 1.0 mi away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore NN3 8EP on NestScope.