NN5 4DD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Barring Street, 1.4km from Hunsbury Hill Spinney in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
The people who live in NN5 4DD are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00189017 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRING STREET, NN5 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRING STREET, NN5 4DD.
358
27
£ 0 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN5 4DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN5 4DD spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4DD. The average age is 26.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,025
12 sales · Mean £ 229,833
Semi-Detached
£ 248,750
12 sales · Mean £ 250,458
Flat
£ 177,500
7 sales · Mean £ 170,142
Detached
£ 425,000
3 sales · Mean £ 418,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4DD is moderate at 60 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
Pineham Barns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Simply Food Connect0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Edmundson Electrical Ltd0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Favell Day Services1.0 km
- Hearty Cuisine0.9 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.3 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Squirrels Inn1.0 km
- The Walter Tull0.7 km
- Melbourne Arms0.9 km
- Sixfields Hungry Horse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.4 km
- Long Buckby11.9 km
- Wellingborough19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.2 km
- Square0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54DD · Data under Open Government Licence