NN5 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Knot Tiers Drive, 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
Within the NN5 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00189017 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KNOT TIERS DRIVE, NN5 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNOT TIERS DRIVE, NN5 4AY.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN5 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4AY — age 27, 48% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4AY. The average age is 26.9. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,250
38 sales · Mean £ 237,366
Flat
£ 168,995
5 sales · Mean £ 152,999
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4AY is moderate at 54 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
Upton Meadows Primary School
Millway Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lyncrest Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School
The Duston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- One Stop Store1.0 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Edmundson Electrical Ltd1.0 km
- Upton Newsagent and Off Licence0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Chiquitos0.3 km
- Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.4 km
- Duston United Reformed Church0.9 km
- Five Guys0.3 km
- Hops and Chops1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Group0.1 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taste of Spice0.9 km
- Duston Village Chippy0.9 km
- St Crispins Fish Bar1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Squirrels Inn0.9 km
- The Walter Tull0.8 km
- Melbourne Arms0.8 km
- Sixfields Hungry Horse0.8 km
- Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.5 km
- Long Buckby11.8 km
- Wellingborough19.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Kent Road0.2 km
- Kent Road0.2 km
- Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54AY · Data under Open Government Licence