NN4 0DD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Denston Close, 0.9km from Blacky More in Northampton. Administratively it sits within East Hunsbury and Shelfleys ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN4 0DD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, down 27.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN4 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00138185 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENSTON CLOSE, NN4 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENSTON CLOSE, NN4 0DD.
181
26
£ 54,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN4 0DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 66% social renting, NN4 0DD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 26-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN4 0DD. The average age is 25.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
7 sales · Mean £ 245,357
Terraced
£ 222,500
3 sales · Mean £ 238,500
Detached
£ 266,000
1 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN4 0DD is moderate at 60 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
Simon de Senlis Primary School
Abbeyfield School
Gloucester Nursery School
The Abbey Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Wootton Park School
Delapre Primary School
Hunsbury Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Grangewood Residents Club0.6 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Delapre Pharmacy0.6 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa0.1 km
- Hearty Cuisine0.7 km
- Woodys0.1 km
- ABM Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Coffee Box0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Briar Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Rani Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Khybar Tandoori Takeaway0.7 km
- Chang Lung0.9 km
- Hoo Kee0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.5 km
- Long Buckby14.9 km
- Wolverton18.2 km
Bus Stops
- Danes Camp Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Danes Camp Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Mereway Community College0.3 km
- Tesco Bus Shelter0.3 km
- Simon de Senlis Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN40DD · Data under Open Government Licence