Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

OAK CLOSE, NN29 7BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, NN29 7BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN29 7BS spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN29 7BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Close, 0.3km from London End in Irchester. Administratively it sits within Irchester ward and the Wellingborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% 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: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN29 7BS are sourced from Output Area E00139065 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN29 7BS. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 252,500

1 sales · Mean £ 252,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN29 7BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting12
Vehicle crime7

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Irchester Community Primary School

Good381 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Irchester Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Irchester Park Store0.2 km
  • Little Devil Distillery Ltd0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Irchester Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Irchester Sports Association0.3 km
  • The Carpenters Arms0.7 km
  • Irchester Working Mens Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Irchester Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Magic Chef0.7 km
  • Yummies Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Delhi Cottage0.2 km
  • Pear Tree Cafe Of Irchester0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough3.4 km
  • Kettering13.9 km
  • Northampton18.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Thrift Street0.2 km
  • Thrift Street0.2 km
  • Alfred Street0.2 km
  • Gipsy Lane Turn0.4 km
  • Vicarage0.5 km