Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

COLONIAL DRIVE, NN4 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLONIAL DRIVE, NN4 0BL.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN4 0BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN4 0BL combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£493k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NN4 0BL is a sought-after residential area on Colonial Drive, 0.8km from Collingtree in Northampton. Administratively it sits within East Hunsbury and Shelfleys ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN4, NN4 0BL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £493k, up 1.1% 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 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00138209 (shared with 4 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 0BL. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

9 sales · Mean £ 471,944

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

NN4 0BL has low crime rates — 22 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Good89 pupils0.5 km
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East Hunsbury Primary School

Good428 pupils0.8 km
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Wootton Primary School

Good371 pupils1.0 km
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Wootton Park School

Outstanding1118 pupils1.2 km
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Preston Hedges Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils1.3 km
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Hardingstone Academy

Good232 pupils1.5 km
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Woodland View Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.5 km
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Caroline Chisholm School

Good2116 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
  • Wootton Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The Collingtree0.5 km
  • Wooden Walls0.9 km
  • Yeoman Of England0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Lexington @ Virgin Active0.3 km
  • Wootton Memorial Hall0.7 km
  • Hobby Cooks0.5 km
  • Collingtree Park Golf Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hunsbury Fish Bar0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • D H Hillyer0.9 km
  • AJ's Village Shop0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.2 km
  • Wolverton16.3 km
  • Long Buckby16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Marjoram Close0.2 km
  • Tarragon Way0.3 km
  • Tarragon Way0.4 km
  • Langford Drive0.4 km
  • Langford Drive0.4 km