Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ACORN CLOSE, NN5 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN CLOSE, NN5 4BD.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

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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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NN5 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.

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

NN5 4BD is a mixed residential area on Acorn Close, 1.2km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00169235 (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 4BD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 199,995

3 sales · Mean £ 231,331

Terraced

£ 226,950

7 sales · Mean £ 225,242

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

Crime around NN5 4BD is moderate at 69 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order19
Other theft13
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils0.5 km
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Duston Eldean Primary School

Good419 pupils1.3 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils1.4 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 Store0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Social Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.7 km
  • Long Buckby10.2 km

Bus Stops

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