NN5 4BU is a safe, established residential area located 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 4BU represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00189150 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN5 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN5 4BU.
274
40
£ 0 /yr
53%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, NN5 4BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BU. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4BU has low crime rates — 30 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 Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.6 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.5 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.5 km
- Spectrum0.8 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.7 km
- Long Buckby10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.3 km
- Old Hospital0.3 km
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- St Crispin Village0.4 km
- St Crispin Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BU · Data under Open Government Licence