Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SKINNER AVENUE, NN5 4AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKINNER AVENUE, NN5 4AG.

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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 4AG's 71% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 24.1% year-on-year.

home £258,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 4AG is a safe, established residential area on Skinner Avenue, 1.4km 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, down 24.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AG 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 4AG. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 228,747

8 sales · Mean £ 231,374

Terraced

£ 212,000

2 sales · Mean £ 212,000

Detached

£ 313,500

2 sales · Mean £ 313,500

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

NN5 4AG has low crime rates — 46 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 offences80
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils0.4 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils0.5 km
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Lyncrest Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Next Retail Ltd0.5 km
  • Simply Food Connect0.1 km
  • Argos Ltd0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Edmundson Electrical Ltd0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Favell Day Services0.9 km
  • Hearty Cuisine0.9 km
  • KFC0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • Co-operative Group0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Poppy Field Farm1.0 km
  • The Walter Tull0.5 km
  • Melbourne Arms0.9 km
  • Sixfields Hungry Horse0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton2.2 km
  • Long Buckby12.1 km
  • Wellingborough19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Millway0.2 km
  • Quinton House School0.3 km
  • Millway0.3 km
  • Football Ground0.3 km
  • Bella Italia0.4 km