Area Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NN5 postcode area.

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Population

45,330

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, NN5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £266k.

home £266,866 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 is a postcode district in West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, covering 823 active and 280 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NN5 (14%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NN5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NN5 are around £266k. Safety: Crime runs above average across NN5 at 323 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NN5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5416
Anti-social behaviour2721
Shoplifting1148
Criminal damage and arson981
Other theft860

school Local Schools

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Earl Spencer Primary School

Good395 pupils
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Lyncrest Primary School

Good222 pupils
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Chiltern Primary School

Requires Improvement275 pupils
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Hopping Hill Primary School

Good456 pupils
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Duston Eldean Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils
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Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families

Good120 pupils
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Abirami Mini Market
  • Ambush Street Mini Market
  • Argos Ltd
  • Ashvin Food & Wine
  • + 40 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hopping Hare
  • Travelodge
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Duston Conservative Assoc & Club
  • Foundryman's Arms
  • Jimmy's Sports Bar
  • Melbourne Arms
  • Poppy Field Farm
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Dobbies Garden World
  • The Fig Tree Bar & Kitchen
  • Thomas Franks Ltd
  • Tyres Northampton Ltd
  • Chiquitos
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl
  • Umrah Supermarket Northampton Ltd
  • Asia
  • Central England Co-operative
  • Co-Operative
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Bamboo Garden
  • Canton House
  • China House
  • Cinnamon
  • + 23 more