Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ECTON LANE, NN6 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ECTON LANE, NN6 0BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

194

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 44,200 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, NN6 0BB is established retirement territory. With £1.2M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending down 50.3% year-on-year.

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

NN6 0BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ecton Lane, 1.1km from Sywell in Sywell and Overstone. Administratively it sits within Earls Barton ward and the Daventry constituency.

For serious buyers, NN6 0BB is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 61 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, down 50.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN6 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00188987 (shared with 8 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 NN6 0BB. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,235,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NN6 0BB has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Sywell Church of England Primary School

Good91 pupils0.9 km
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Overstone Primary School

Good159 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Overstone Park Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Sywell Leisure Sports Ltd0.7 km
  • Overstone Manor0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Bert And Lenny's Kiosk0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Acorn Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough8.6 km
  • Northampton9.2 km
  • Kettering12.6 km