NN6 0PX is a sought-after residential area on Dowthorpe Hill, 0.5km from Dowthorpe End in Earls Barton. Administratively it sits within Earls Barton ward and the Daventry constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN6, NN6 0PX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 26.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for NN6 0PX are sourced from Output Area E00138998 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWTHORPE HILL, NN6 0PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWTHORPE HILL, NN6 0PX.
288
46
£ 44,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NN6 0PX's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £316k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 26.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN6 0PX. The average age is 46.2. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
7 sales · Mean £ 299,285
Semi-Detached
£ 277,500
4 sales · Mean £ 281,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN6 0PX has low crime rates — 13 incidents 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
Earls Barton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Earls Barton Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Silver Band Club0.7 km
- The Saxon Tavern0.8 km
- The Stags Head Public House0.7 km
- Earls Barton Bowling Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Earls Barton Pizza0.7 km
- Mandarin House0.7 km
- The Chippery0.8 km
- Meraz0.7 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- E Lee And Sons0.8 km
- Earls Barton Vape Store0.7 km
- Jeyes Chemist0.8 km
- Barton Food And Wine0.8 km
- Earls Barton Local0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Apothocoffee Shop0.7 km
- Little India Restaurant0.8 km
- Ruby And Claret Ltd0.8 km
- The Good Plate0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wellingborough6.3 km
- Northampton11.6 km
- Kettering14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cordon Crescent0.1 km
- Cordon Crescent0.1 km
- St Crispin Road0.1 km
- St Crispin Road0.2 km
- Clarke Court0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN60PX · Data under Open Government Licence