NN5 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Bowling Green Lane, 1.3km 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 rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £239k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00189127 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLING GREEN LANE, NN5 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, NN5 4BN.
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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 4BN — age 35, 57% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4BN. 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
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
Flat
£ 216,000
1 sales · Mean £ 216,000
Terraced
£ 221,000
5 sales · Mean £ 191,100
Detached
£ 269,000
3 sales · Mean £ 257,981
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN5 4BN has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
The Duston School
Millway Primary School
Upton Meadows Primary School
Duston Eldean Primary School
Hopping Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- St Crispins Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hops and Chops0.5 km
- The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins0.5 km
- Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn0.4 km
- Spectrum0.6 km
- Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- St Crispins Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.7 km
- Long Buckby10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- Old Hospital0.1 km
- St Crispin Drive0.3 km
- St Crispin Village0.3 km
- White House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN54BN · Data under Open Government Licence