NN5 4AJ is a mixed residential area on Brunel Drive, 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k, down 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00138622 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRUNEL DRIVE, NN5 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUNEL DRIVE, NN5 4AJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN5 4AJ's 71% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4AJ. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 323,000
19 sales · Mean £ 347,026
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4AJ is moderate at 56 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
Millway Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School
Lyncrest Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Chiltern Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Next Retail Ltd0.5 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
- Simply Food Connect0.2 km
- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.9 km
- Poppy Field Farm0.9 km
- The Squirrels Inn0.9 km
- The Walter Tull0.5 km
- Melbourne Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Favell Day Services0.8 km
- Hearty Cuisine0.7 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-Operative0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Windsor Fish Bar1.0 km
- Duston Village Chippy0.9 km
- Wah Kee1.0 km
- Taste of Spice0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.2 km
- Long Buckby11.9 km
- Wellingborough19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Millway0.1 km
- Millway0.2 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
- Kent Road0.3 km
- Quinton House School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54AJ · Data under Open Government Licence