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.
FARADAY CLOSE, NN5 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARADAY CLOSE, NN5 4AE.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Upton Meadows Primary School
Millway Primary School
Lyncrest Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.5 km
- Lidl UK GmbH1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: NN54AE · Data under Open Government Licence