Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

POPPY LEYS, NN6 9UL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPPY LEYS, NN6 9UL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

364

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN6 9UL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. NN6 9UL's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £570k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

NN6 9UL is a sought-after residential area on Poppy Leys, 0.8km from Brixworth in Brixworth. Administratively it sits within Brixworth ward and the Daventry constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN6, NN6 9UL offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k. 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 9UL are sourced from Output Area E00188953 (shared with 7 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 9UL. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

5 sales · Mean £ 529,600

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

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

Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Brixworth CofE VC Primary School

Good469 pupils0.6 km

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Brixworth Fish Bar0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Brixworth Stores0.7 km
  • K F Troop & Son0.8 km
  • Manor Farm Shop0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Purple Ivy0.9 km
  • The Olive Branch0.8 km
  • The Willow Tree0.5 km
  • The Workhouse of Brixworth Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Brixworth Co-Operative0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The George Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton9.4 km
  • Long Buckby12.9 km
  • Kettering14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackthorn Crescent0.1 km
  • Hilltop Close0.2 km
  • Hilltop Close0.2 km
  • Blackthorn Crescent0.2 km
  • Stonehill Way0.3 km