Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GIFFORD LANE, NN5 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GIFFORD LANE, NN5 4DF.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN5 4DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NN5 4DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 60% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN5 4DF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Gifford Lane, 1.4km from Duston in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Sixfields ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

For families considering a move, NN5 4DF represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £197k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00189144 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN5 4DF. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.8%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 154,125

12 sales · Mean £ 156,583

Terraced

£ 213,500

6 sales · Mean £ 229,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN5 4DF is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour88
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson18
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Upton Meadows Primary School

Good385 pupils0.2 km
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Millway Primary School

Good378 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Good408 pupils1.1 km
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Lyncrest Primary School

Good222 pupils1.4 km
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Pineham Barns Primary School

Good288 pupils1.6 km
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The Duston School

Good1899 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Next Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop Shop1.0 km
  • Simply Food Connect0.3 km
  • Argos Ltd0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Duston Conservative Assoc & Club0.9 km
  • Poppy Field Farm1.0 km
  • The Squirrels Inn0.9 km
  • The Walter Tull0.7 km
  • Melbourne Arms0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Favell Day Services0.9 km
  • Hearty Cuisine0.8 km
  • KFC0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Bella Italia also T/A Super Nonna0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-Operative1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Co-operative Group0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Duston Village Chippy0.9 km
  • Taste of Spice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton2.4 km
  • Long Buckby11.8 km
  • Wellingborough19.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kent Road0.2 km
  • Kent Road0.2 km
  • Millway0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.3 km