NN5 4AX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 1.5km from Hunsbury Hill Spinney in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £195k, down 19.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00189096 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, NN5 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, NN5 4AX.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN5 4AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 55% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 19.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4AX. The average age is 28.5. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 165,000
23 sales · Mean £ 166,756
Terraced
£ 255,000
6 sales · Mean £ 258,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4AX is moderate at 57 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
Upton Meadows Primary School
Millway Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Pineham Barns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Next Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Simply Food Connect0.4 km
- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Upton Newsagent and Off Licence0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Hearty Cuisine1.0 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.6 km
- Northampton Town Football Club0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Co-operative Group0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Walter Tull1.0 km
- Melbourne Arms0.9 km
- Sixfields Hungry Horse1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton2.6 km
- Long Buckby11.8 km
- Wellingborough19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Square0.1 km
- Square0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.1 km
- Princess Marina Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54AX · Data under Open Government Licence