NN5 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on South Meadow Road, 1.4km from Duston 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 £326k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00189127 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH MEADOW ROAD, NN5 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH MEADOW ROAD, NN5 4BQ.
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35
£ 0 /yr
63%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4BQ — age 35, 57% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £326k 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 4BQ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
4 sales · Mean £ 237,625
Terraced
£ 233,750
19 sales · Mean £ 242,302
Detached
£ 430,000
3 sales · Mean £ 386,666
Flat
£ 107,500
2 sales · Mean £ 107,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4BQ 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
Duston Eldean Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.5 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.5 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.4 km
- Spectrum0.7 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.6 km
- Long Buckby10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.2 km
- Old Hospital0.2 km
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- St Crispin Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BQ · Data under Open Government Licence