NN5 4DB is a safe, established residential area on Samwell Lane, 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 32.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00189144 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAMWELL LANE, NN5 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMWELL LANE, NN5 4DB.
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27
£ 0 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN5 4DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4DB — age 27, 60% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £270k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4DB. The average age is 26.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 226,997
20 sales · Mean £ 228,412
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
2 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4DB is moderate at 53 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
Upton Meadows Primary School
Millway Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Lyncrest Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Next Retail Ltd0.6 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Simply Food Connect0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.9 km
- Poppy Field Farm1.0 km
- The Squirrels Inn0.9 km
- The Walter Tull0.7 km
- Melbourne Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Favell Day Services0.9 km
- Hearty Cuisine0.8 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.3 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Co-operative Group0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Duston Village Chippy0.9 km
- Taste of Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.3 km
- Long Buckby11.9 km
- Wellingborough19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Millway0.2 km
- Millway0.2 km
- Kent Road0.2 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54DB · Data under Open Government Licence