Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

WEST STREET, NN5 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, NN5 4DP.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

61%

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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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN5 4DP spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (31) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.

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

NN5 4DP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on West Street, 1.2km from Hunsbury Hill Spinney in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00169239 (shared with 5 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 4DP. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,500

6 sales · Mean £ 125,658

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN5 4DP is moderate at 61 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 offences81
Anti-social behaviour64
Public order19
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils0.3 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils0.9 km
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Pineham Barns Primary School

Good288 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Simply Food Connect0.5 km
  • Upton Newsagent and Off Licence0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Chiquitos0.5 km
  • Cineworld Cinemas Ltd0.6 km
  • Five Guys0.5 km
  • Tgi Fridays0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton2.6 km
  • Long Buckby12.0 km
  • Wellingborough19.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Webb Drive0.2 km
  • Webb Drive0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • Bus Shelter0.3 km