NN9 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Meadowvale, 0.4km from Irthlingborough in Irthlingborough. Administratively it sits within Irthlingborough ward and the Corby constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN9 5AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN9 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00137543 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOWVALE, NN9 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOWVALE, NN9 5AU.
279
52
£ 40,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN9 5AU has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN9 5AU. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN9 5AU has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Irthlingborough Junior School
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Huxlow Academy
Henry Chichele Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Masala0.5 km
- Bengal Spice0.3 km
- Cafe @ 250.3 km
- Mayflower0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- G & P Coffee House0.3 km
- Ladhar Food Store And Off Licence0.2 km
- The Flower Company Of Irthlingborough Ltd.0.4 km
- Toni's0.3 km
- Ruby's - Londis0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Irthlingborough Town Cricket Club0.5 km
- Irthlingborough Conservative Club Ltd0.5 km
- Irthlingborough Town Band Club0.4 km
- The Artlenock Inn0.5 km
- The Leather Bottle0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Captain Cook's0.3 km
- Favourite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
- Five Star0.2 km
- King Man House0.2 km
- Golden Harvest0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Central England Co-Op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough4.8 km
- Kettering11.2 km
- Corby19.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Horseshoe PH0.2 km
- The Horseshoe PH0.2 km
- Baker Street0.3 km
- Scarborough Street0.3 km
- Church Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN95AU · Data under Open Government Licence