NN5 4BP is a safe, established residential area on South Meadow Close, 1.4km 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 4BP represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k, up 104.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00189150 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH MEADOW CLOSE, NN5 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH MEADOW CLOSE, NN5 4BP.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN5 4BP is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 104.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BP. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 224,000
9 sales · Mean £ 215,499
Semi-Detached
£ 240,250
4 sales · Mean £ 251,125
Detached
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4BP has low crime rates — 32 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.7 km
- Melbourne Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.5 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.4 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.4 km
- Spectrum0.7 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.6 km
- Long Buckby10.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- St Crispin Drive0.3 km
- Old Hospital0.3 km
- Old Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BP · Data under Open Government Licence