Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

OLD WATLING STREET, NN6 7EW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD WATLING STREET, NN6 7EW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /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: 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NN6 7EW's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £500k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 17.6% year-on-year.

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

NN6 7EW is a safe, established residential area on Old Watling Street, 0.3km from Long Buckby Wharf in West Northamptonshire. Administratively it sits within Long Buckby ward and the Daventry constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN6, NN6 7EW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 17.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN6 7EW are sourced from Output Area E00137404 (shared with 12 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 NN6 7EW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 462,500

2 sales · Mean £ 462,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

NN6 7EW has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The New Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Long Buckby2.1 km
  • Rugby14.1 km
  • Northampton15.0 km