NN5 4BF is a mixed residential area on St Crispin Drive, 1.0km 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00189127 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CRISPIN DRIVE, NN5 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CRISPIN DRIVE, NN5 4BF.
265
35
£ 0 /yr
63%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NN5 4BF — age 35, 57% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BF. The average age is 35.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 224,997
4 sales · Mean £ 237,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN5 4BF is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Duston School
Millway Primary School
Duston Eldean Primary School
Hopping Hill Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- One Stop Store0.4 km
- Supershop Newsagents0.8 km
- One Stop Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.3 km
- The Longboat1.0 km
- The Squirrels Inn0.8 km
- Melbourne Arms0.8 km
- Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Duston United Reformed Church0.8 km
- Hops and Chops0.4 km
- Number 500.8 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.4 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Taste of Spice0.8 km
- Duston Village Chippy0.8 km
- St Crispins Fish Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.5 km
- Long Buckby10.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary's House0.1 km
- St Mary's House0.1 km
- St Crispin Drive0.2 km
- St Crispin Drive0.2 km
- Old Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BF · Data under Open Government Licence