Overview for Harefield Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8ER

Introduction

Northampton is a market town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England. It is the county town of Northamptonshire and the administrative centre of the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire. The town is situated on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; the population of its urban area was recorded as 245,899 in the 2021 census.

Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates to the Bronze Age, Romans and Anglo-Saxons. In the Middle Ages, the town rose to national significance with the establishment of Northampton Castle, an occasional royal residence which regularly hosted the Parliament of England. Medieval Northampton had many churches, monasteries and the University of Northampton, all enclosed by the town walls. It was granted a town charter by Richard I in 1189 and a mayor was appointed by King John in 1215. The town was also the site of two medieval battles, in 1264 and 1460.

The town largely supported the Parliamentary Roundheads during the English Civil War, which prompted Charles II to order the destruction of the town walls and most of the castle. The Great Fire of Northampton in 1675 also destroyed much of the historic town. Northampton was soon rebuilt and grew rapidly with the industrial development of the 18th century. The town continued to expand with the arrival of the Grand Union Canal and the railways in the 19th century, becoming a centre for footwear and leather manufacture.

Growth was limited following the World Wars until it was designated a New Town in 1968, accelerating development which has continued into the 21st century. Northampton unsuccessfully applied for city status three times; in 2000, 2002 and 2022.

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Summary for Harefield Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 8ER

East Midlands
This postcode is in the parish of
Northampton
in
Billing and Rectory Farm
within
West Northamptonshire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near NN3 8ER

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
6
In Progress
51
Completed
23
Cancelled
15

Road Safety near NN3 8ER

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Harefield Road, NN3 8ER that have been reported to Northamptonshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NN3 8ER

View traffic levels near Harefield Road, NN3 8ER from official Department for Transport counts.

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Northampton and nearby Videos From YouTube

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Police

This area is policed by Northamptonshire Police.

Northamptonshire Police split their policing area into 34 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Northampton North East neighbourhood.

Northamptonshire Police

Northampton North East Neighbourhood Crime

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Northampton North parliamentary constituency.

Northampton North is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Sir Michael Ellis (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Harefield Road, NN3 8ER

70 HAREFIELD ROAD, NN3 8ER
8 Jul 2022
£185,000
42 HAREFIELD ROAD, NN3 8ER
22 Mar 2021
£140,000
12 HAREFIELD ROAD, NN3 8ER
8 Jan 2021
£160,000
96 HAREFIELD ROAD, NN3 8ER
15 Jul 2020
£159,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for NN3 8ER

Latitude
52.268217
Longitude
-0.817692

Residents at NN3 8ER

Households
56
Male
90
Female
91
People per Household
3.23

Sunrise and Sunset at NN3 8ER

Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
18:32

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NN3 8ER is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.38%
Cloudy63.65%
Rain6.27%
Windy8.57%
Other0.13%

Deprivation Index

5.5 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NN3 8ER

Active
7
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for NN3 8ER

Introduced
1 Aug 1993

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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