Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WATERMILL WAY, NN4 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERMILL WAY, NN4 0AD.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN4 0AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NN4 0AD's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £388k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.5% year-on-year.

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

NN4 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Watermill Way, 0.2km from Great Houghton in Great Houghton (West Northamptonshire). Administratively it sits within Nene Valley ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For serious buyers, NN4 0AD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £388k, down 26.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NN4 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00138379 (shared with 33 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 NN4 0AD. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,000

5 sales · Mean £ 202,898

Detached

£ 472,495

20 sales · Mean £ 493,283

Terraced

£ 284,995

3 sales · Mean £ 288,412

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

NN4 0AD has low crime rates — 32 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Little Houghton Church of England Primary

Good85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Old Cherry Tree0.5 km
  • White Hart0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton5.1 km
  • Wellingborough14.4 km
  • Wolverton17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Lime Farm Way0.1 km
  • Lime Farm Way0.1 km
  • Bus Shelter0.4 km