Best Estate Agents in Northampton

8 postcodes · West Northamptonshire

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The market

The Northampton property market

Over the last 12 months, 2,361 homes sold across Northampton’s 8 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £255,000. That’s down 1.9% on the year before. Terraced homes make up the largest share of recent sales.

£255,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£287,576
Average sold price
last 12 months
2,361
Homes sold
last 12 months
-1.9%
Year on year
median price
What sells in Northampton Sales Median price
Terraced 827 £224,000
Semi-detached 670 £263,750
Detached 563 £382,500
Flat / Maisonette 249 £141,000
Other 52 £377,500

Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for MK33, MK34, MK35, NN1, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5. Updated monthly.

See full Northampton house prices: by property type, street & 15-year growth →

What would you pay in Northampton?

Adjust the sale price and fee to see what you'd actually hand over (and keep) on a Northampton sale.

£
%
Agent commission
£5,365
You keep
£276,991

Illustrative. On AgentSeeker, the percentage shown is a total, not a headline. The agent doesn't add VAT on top at contract stage, so the number you drag on the slider is the full commission you'd actually pay.

Finding the Right Estate Agent in Northampton

Choosing the right estate agent in Northampton can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Northampton has a range of local and national agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across the 8 postcode districts that make up the area.

AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Northampton on what can be observed rather than what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.

Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of estate agent fees in Northampton, from 1.7% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.

Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Northampton for 2026 guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee, listing activity and local standing.

Northampton Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use an online or high-street estate agent in Northampton?

In Northampton, high-street agents tend to offer stronger local-buyer reach and marketing networks, while online-only agents typically charge lower flat fees but require the seller to handle more of the process. Most Northampton sellers achieve better outcomes with a high-street agent when local buyer demand is strong. Compare both types side-by-side on AgentSeeker. compare Northampton agents.

What is the average house price in Northampton?

According to Land Registry sold-price data, the average sold price in Northampton is around £282,356. This figure pools all property types across the area over the last six months. For a valuation tailored to your specific home, request a free valuation via AgentSeeker. free Northampton valuation.

How can I reduce estate agent fees in Northampton?

The three most effective ways to reduce estate agent fees in Northampton: first, ask for a committed fee up front rather than accepting the headline rate; second, compare multiple Northampton agents, since local competition usually shifts the number by 0.2–0.4%; third, consider a sole-agency contract for a lower rate in exchange for exclusivity. AgentSeeker publishes each Northampton agent's committed fee before you contact them. compare Northampton fees.

What percentage do most estate agents charge in Northampton?

Most estate agents in Northampton charge between 1.7% to 2.1% of the final sale price, with the typical Northampton agent landing around 1.9%. On AgentSeeker, that percentage is the total fee you pay, agents don't add VAT on top at contract stage, which is unusual in the industry and is our core transparency promise. These bands draw on Land Registry sold-price data and industry research from HomeOwners Alliance, Which? and Compare My Move. see verified Northampton fees.

Why Northampton sellers use AgentSeeker

The fee is agreed before you make contact

Every Northampton agent here comes with a fee, inclusive of VAT, settled before you speak to anyone. Some agents set their own. Where they haven't, AgentSeeker quotes the fee on your behalf. Either way it is what you would pay, and it cannot rise at contract stage.

Ranked on observable data

Every Northampton agent is scored on four things we can actually see: their Google rating and how many people left one, how competitive the fee is, how many homes they currently have on the market in your postcode district, and how they rank against the other agents working it.

What we don't measure yet

Achieved price against asking, and average time to sell. They are the two figures that matter most, so we are building them from Land Registry records rather than asking agents to report on themselves. Until then we leave them out, because a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number.

Your details stay private

We never share your contact with Northampton agents until you approve the shortlist. No spam calls, no brokered leads. You control when outreach starts.

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