Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WATERING LANE, NN4 0NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERING LANE, NN4 0NJ.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 60,500 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN4 0NJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN4 0NJ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£629k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.

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

NN4 0NJ is a sought-after residential area on Watering Lane, 0.2km from Collingtree in West Northamptonshire. Administratively it sits within Nene Valley ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For serious buyers, NN4 0NJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £629k, down 35.8% 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 0NJ are sourced from Output Area E00138377 (shared with 10 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 0NJ. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.5%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
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

£ 400,000

7 sales · Mean £ 410,714

Detached

£ 670,000

13 sales · Mean £ 613,461

Terraced

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

NN4 0NJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour14
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft5
Burglary3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Collingtree Church of England Primary School

Good89 pupils0.4 km
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Woodland View Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.3 km
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East Hunsbury Primary School

Good428 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • JHoots Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Grange Wok1.0 km
  • Ashiana1.0 km
  • Food Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Tommy's Fish and Chips1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wooden Walls0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Collingtree Park Golf Club0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Lexington @ Virgin Active0.7 km
  • 81 Diner0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Northampton Hilton0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton5.0 km
  • Wolverton15.7 km
  • Long Buckby17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Toms Close0.2 km
  • 8 Ash Lane0.2 km
  • Hilton Hotel0.5 km