Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

KENT ROAD, NN5 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT ROAD, NN5 4DR.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN5 4DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN5 4DR spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NN5 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Kent Road, 1.0km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For families considering a move, NN5 4DR represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00188997 (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 4DR. 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 / British81.4%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

NN5 4DR has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting54
Violence and sexual offences26
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary16
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils0.2 km
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils0.6 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils1.0 km
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Hopping Hill Primary School

Good456 pupils1.3 km
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Duston Eldean Primary School

Good419 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • One Stop Store0.0 km
  • Supershop Newsagents0.6 km
  • Well Pharmacy0.9 km
  • One Stop Shop0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • St Crispins Social Club0.4 km
  • The Squirrels Inn0.5 km
  • Melbourne Arms0.5 km
  • Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Duston United Reformed Church0.5 km
  • Hops and Chops0.0 km
  • Number 500.5 km
  • The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.0 km
  • Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group0.8 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Taste of Spice0.5 km
  • Duston Village Chippy0.5 km
  • St Crispins Fish Bar0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.1 km
  • Long Buckby10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Crispin Village0.2 km
  • Kent Road South0.2 km
  • St Crispin Village0.2 km
  • St Crispin Drive0.2 km
  • St Crispin Drive0.2 km