Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

MERE CLOSE, NN7 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERE CLOSE, NN7 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN7 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN7 1BQ's 62% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.

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

NN7 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Mere Close, 0.7km from Lower End in Brafield-on-the-Green. Administratively it sits within Hackleton and Grange Park ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 1.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN7 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00138735 (shared with 12 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 NN7 1BQ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 232,000

2 sales · Mean £ 232,000

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

NN7 1BQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brafield on the Green Community, Sports & Social0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brafield Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Ramco Filling Station And Convenience Store0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • streetfood20200.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton7.4 km
  • Wellingborough12.7 km
  • Wolverton17.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion PH0.1 km
  • Red Lion PH0.1 km
  • Grove Road0.4 km
  • Grove Road0.4 km