NN5 4AW is a safe, established residential area on Burdock Gardens in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AW are sourced from Output Area E00189036 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURDOCK GARDENS, NN5 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURDOCK GARDENS, NN5 4AW.
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30
£ 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
NN5 4AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 61% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £270k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4AW. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 92,000
2 sales · Mean £ 92,000
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 433,000
Terraced
£ 96,000
5 sales · Mean £ 113,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4AW has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Duston School
Millway Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School
Harpole Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.8 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.7 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.6 km
- Spectrum0.8 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.9 km
- Long Buckby10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.3 km
- Old Hospital0.3 km
- White House0.4 km
- White House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54AW · Data under Open Government Licence