NN29 7AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sharwood Terrace, 0.2km from Irchester in Irchester. Administratively it sits within Irchester ward and the Wellingborough constituency.
For families considering a move, NN29 7AR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN29 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00139059 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHARWOOD TERRACE, NN29 7AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHARWOOD TERRACE, NN29 7AR.
402
51
£ 42,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN29 7AR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN29 7AR's 68% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN29 7AR. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 166,000
5 sales · Mean £ 155,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN29 7AR has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Irchester Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.3 km
- Irchester Convenience Store0.5 km
- Irchester Park Store0.3 km
- Little Devil Distillery Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Irchester Bowling Club0.3 km
- Irchester Sports Association0.4 km
- The Carpenters Arms0.3 km
- Irchester Working Mens Club0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Irchester Fish Bar0.3 km
- Magic Chef0.3 km
- Yummies Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Delhi Cottage0.3 km
- Pear Tree Cafe Of Irchester0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough3.2 km
- Kettering13.7 km
- Northampton18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Vicarage0.2 km
- Vicarage0.2 km
- Thrift Street0.2 km
- St Katherines Church0.3 km
- St Katherines Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN297AR · Data under Open Government Licence