Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

FARADAY CLOSE, NN5 4AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY CLOSE, NN5 4AE.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

60%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN5 4AE's 71% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 28.3% year-on-year.

home £229,400 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 4AE is a mixed residential area on Faraday Close, 1.3km from Hunsbury Hill Spinney in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, down 28.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00138622 (shared with 5 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 NN5 4AE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.0%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 113,000

7 sales · Mean £ 118,642

Terraced

£ 200,000

4 sales · Mean £ 203,500

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

8 sales · Mean £ 226,687

Detached

£ 312,000

5 sales · Mean £ 311,540

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

Crime around NN5 4AE is moderate at 66 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour73
Public order23
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs13

school Local Schools

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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils0.4 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils0.7 km
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Lyncrest Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils1.4 km
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Pineham Barns Primary School

Good288 pupils1.5 km
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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding285 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Chiquitos0.1 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.2 km
  • Five Guys0.1 km
  • Tgi Fridays0.2 km
  • The Lewis Foundation Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Simply Food Connect0.1 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.9 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Sixfields Hungry Horse0.6 km
  • The Walter Tull0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton2.2 km
  • Long Buckby12.1 km
  • Wellingborough19.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Webb Drive0.3 km
  • Football Ground0.3 km
  • Webb Drive0.3 km
  • Quinton House School0.4 km
  • Bus Shelter0.4 km