NN5 4AL is a safe, established residential area on Harrington Drive, 1.2km from Hunsbury Hill Spinney in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For families considering a move, NN5 4AL represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00188960 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARRINGTON DRIVE, NN5 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRINGTON DRIVE, NN5 4AL.
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£ 0 /yr
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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
No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4AL — age 30, 72% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4AL. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 377,000
1 sales · Mean £ 377,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4AL has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Upton Meadows Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School
Millway Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Simply Food Connect0.6 km
- Upton Newsagent and Off Licence0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- ABM Catering Limited1.0 km
- Chiquitos0.6 km
- Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.8 km
- Five Guys0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.6 km
- Midcounties Co-op1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.7 km
- Long Buckby11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.3 km
- Square0.3 km
- Webb Drive0.3 km
- Webb Drive0.3 km
- Bus Shelter0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54AL · Data under Open Government Licence