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.
KENT ROAD, NN5 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENT ROAD, NN5 4DR.
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31
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Duston School
Millway Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School
Hopping Hill Primary School
Duston Eldean Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop Store0.0 km
- Supershop Newsagents0.6 km
- Well Pharmacy0.9 km
- One Stop Shop0.6 km
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
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group0.8 km
- Co-Operative0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NN54DR · Data under Open Government Licence