NN5 4DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gifford Lane, 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For families considering a move, NN5 4DF represents 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00189144 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GIFFORD LANE, NN5 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD LANE, NN5 4DF.
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27
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN5 4DF 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
NN5 4DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4DF. 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
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
Flat
£ 154,125
12 sales · Mean £ 156,583
Terraced
£ 213,500
6 sales · Mean £ 229,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4DF is moderate at 55 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
The Duston School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- Simply Food Connect0.3 km
- Argos Ltd0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 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
21 nearby- Favell Day Services0.9 km
- Hearty Cuisine0.8 km
- KFC0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.4 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Operative1.0 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 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
- Northampton2.4 km
- Long Buckby11.8 km
- Wellingborough19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kent Road0.2 km
- Kent Road0.2 km
- Millway0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54DF · Data under Open Government Licence