Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

LUCAS CLOSE, NN9 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUCAS CLOSE, NN9 5AJ.

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

582

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN9 5AJ combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£195k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £195k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

NN9 5AJ is a sought-after residential area on Lucas Close, 1.1km from Irthlingborough in Irthlingborough. Administratively it sits within Irthlingborough ward and the Corby constituency.

For serious buyers, NN9 5AJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for NN9 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00137547 (shared with 15 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 NN9 5AJ. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 186,750

2 sales · Mean £ 186,750

Terraced

£ 173,000

1 sales · Mean £ 173,000

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

NN9 5AJ has low crime rates — 26 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson8
Possession of weapons8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School

Good320 pupils1.0 km
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Irthlingborough Junior School

Good391 pupils1.1 km
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Huxlow Academy

Inadequate1.3 km
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Henry Chichele Primary School

Good396 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Irthlingborough Town Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Artlenock Inn0.5 km
  • The Leather Bottle0.7 km
  • The Oliver Twist0.8 km
  • Irthlingborough Town Band Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Lakeside Convenience Stores & Brunch Box0.5 km
  • Cox And Robinson0.8 km
  • Ladhar Food Store And Off Licence0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Captain Cook's0.8 km
  • Five Star0.8 km
  • King Man House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wellingborough4.2 km
  • Kettering11.4 km
  • Corby19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryehill Close0.1 km
  • Brawn Close0.1 km
  • 63 Lodge Way0.4 km
  • Evensford Walk0.4 km
  • Cowper Close0.4 km