Overview for South Vale, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 1HG

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 South Vale, NORTHAMPTON, NN7 1HG

East Midlands
This postcode is in the parish of
Yardley Hastings
in
Hackleton and Grange Park
within
West Northamptonshire
Rural/Urban
Village   ?

Roadworks near NN7 1HG

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
16
In Progress
3
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near NN7 1HG

Details of personal injury accidents in and around South Vale, NN7 1HG that have been reported to Northamptonshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near NN7 1HG

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Northampton and nearby Videos From YouTube

Hunsbury Hill - Northampton (Walk + Drone)

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Published: 15 Aug 2021

Police

This area is policed by Northamptonshire Police.

Northamptonshire Police split their policing area into 34 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the South Northants Towcester neighbourhood.

Northamptonshire Police

South Northants Towcester Neighbourhood Crime

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.

South Northamptonshire is a constituency in the East Midlands region of England. The seat has been held by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for South Vale, NN7 1HG

6 SOUTH VALE, NN7 1HG
9 Aug 2017
£325,000
8 SOUTH VALE, NN7 1HG
8 Mar 2013
£200,000
6 SOUTH VALE, NN7 1HG
25 Aug 2004
£222,000
6 SOUTH VALE, NN7 1HG
10 Sep 1999
£94,500

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 NN7 1HG

Latitude
52.198549
Longitude
-0.73971

Residents at NN7 1HG

Households
5
Male
5
Female
8
People per Household
2.60

Sunrise and Sunset at NN7 1HG

Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:08

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

NN7 1HG is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.15%
Cloudy63.35%
Rain6.24%
Windy9.16%
Other0.10%

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at NN7 1HG

Active
None

Postcode Details for NN7 1HG

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024

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