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.
WEST STREET, NN5 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, NN5 4DP.
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31
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61%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Upton Meadows Primary School
Millway Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Simply Food Connect0.5 km
- Upton Newsagent and Off Licence0.3 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: NN54DP · Data under Open Government Licence