Is NN9 5BU a safe place to live?

Yes, NN9 5BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of NN9 5BU?

The population for the NN9 5BU area is approximately 377 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North Northamptonshire, East Midlands

FURNACE LANE, NN9 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNACE LANE, NN9 5BU.

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

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Population

377

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

NN9 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN9 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Furnace Lane, 0.6km from Hill Top in Little Harrowden. Administratively it sits within Earls Barton ward and the Wellingborough constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NN9 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00139078 (shared with 16 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 NN9 5BU. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.8%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

NN9 5BU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2

Drugs1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wellingborough4.4 km
Kettering6.2 km
Corby16.5 km