Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

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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Population

265

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

63%

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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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 54%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour22
Other theft8
Shoplifting6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils0.3 km
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils0.7 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils1.3 km
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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils1.4 km
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Duston Eldean Primary School

Good419 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • St Crispins Social Club0.7 km
restaurant

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
fastfood

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