NN4 0NJ is a sought-after residential area on Watering Lane, 0.2km from Collingtree in West Northamptonshire. Administratively it sits within Nene Valley ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
For serious buyers, NN4 0NJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £629k, down 35.8% year-on-year. 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 NN4 0NJ are sourced from Output Area E00138377 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERING LANE, NN4 0NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERING LANE, NN4 0NJ.
412
49
£ 60,500 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN4 0NJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NN4 0NJ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£629k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 35.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN4 0NJ. The average age is 49.1. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
7 sales · Mean £ 410,714
Detached
£ 670,000
13 sales · Mean £ 613,461
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN4 0NJ has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Woodland View Primary School
East Hunsbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- JHoots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Grange Wok1.0 km
- Ashiana1.0 km
- Food Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Tommy's Fish and Chips1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wooden Walls0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Collingtree Park Golf Club0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Lexington @ Virgin Active0.7 km
- 81 Diner0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Northampton Hilton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton5.0 km
- Wolverton15.7 km
- Long Buckby17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Toms Close0.2 km
- 8 Ash Lane0.2 km
- Hilton Hotel0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN40NJ · Data under Open Government Licence