Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SOUTH MEADOW ROAD, NN5 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH MEADOW ROAD, NN5 4AP.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4AP — age 35, 57% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.

home £155,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 4AP is a mixed residential area on South Meadow Road, 1.3km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For families considering a move, NN5 4AP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00189127 (shared with 11 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 4AP. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 156,250

20 sales · Mean £ 163,650

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

Crime around NN5 4AP is moderate at 78 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 offences122
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order20
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils0.4 km
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils0.5 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km
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Duston Eldean Primary School

Good419 pupils1.4 km
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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km
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Hopping Hill Primary School

Good456 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Hops and Chops0.5 km
  • The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.5 km
  • Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.4 km
  • Spectrum0.5 km
  • Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.7 km
  • Long Buckby10.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Hospital0.1 km
  • Old Hospital0.1 km
  • White House0.3 km
  • White House0.3 km
  • St Mary's House0.3 km