NN5 4BD is a mixed residential area on Acorn Close, 1.2km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Duston West and St. Crispin ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00169235 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ACORN CLOSE, NN5 4BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ACORN CLOSE, NN5 4BD.
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35
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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 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 44% 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 up 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BD. The average age is 34.8. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 199,995
3 sales · Mean £ 231,331
Terraced
£ 226,950
7 sales · Mean £ 225,242
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4BD is moderate at 69 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
The Duston School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Duston Eldean Primary School
Millway Primary School
Hopping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.6 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.6 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.5 km
- Spectrum0.4 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.7 km
- Long Buckby10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- White House0.1 km
- White House0.1 km
- St Mary's House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BD · Data under Open Government Licence