Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

FOXTAIL WAY, NN5 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXTAIL WAY, NN5 4AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

337

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NN5 4AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Foxtail Way, 1.5km 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 4AR represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00189036 (shared with 8 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 4AR. The average age is 30.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 319,000

4 sales · Mean £ 326,375

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

Terraced

£ 269,997

8 sales · Mean £ 271,123

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

NN5 4AR has low crime rates — 34 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils0.7 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils1.5 km
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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop Store0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Hops and Chops0.7 km
  • The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.7 km
  • Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.6 km
  • Spectrum0.7 km
  • Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.8 km
  • Long Buckby10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Hospital0.3 km
  • Old Hospital0.3 km
  • White House0.4 km
  • White House0.4 km
  • St Crispin Village0.5 km