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NN4 9DF

Canal Way

Upton

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Overview

Postcode NN4 9DF is located in an urban city, within the Upton ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the West Hunsbury area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Hunsbury is £71,606 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Green Lane.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
21.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

West Hunsbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Hunsbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.7%

Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Hunsbury is £71,606 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from NN4 9DF.

Flood risk

No risk

West Hunsbury near NN4 9DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northampton located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN4 9DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGreen LaneLargeWalking directions to Green Lane
0.4 miWootton Brook ParkLargeWalking directions to Wootton Brook Park
0.3 miWildflower MeadowMediumWalking directions to Wildflower Meadow

Area Profile

Population
398
Population density
749.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.27(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.13(-28%)
Vehicle crime
9.8(+138%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-31%)
Other theft
4.67(-18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
71.68%
Other White
39
9.77%
African
31
7.77%
Indian
10
2.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.01%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
41.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
21%
Level 3 (A level)
51
18.15%
No qualifications
22
7.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.05%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
52.17%
Other social rented
30
21.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.32%
Owns outright
11
7.97%
Shared ownership
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Upton

Median price£292,500
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)160
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £344K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,750 up to £712,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£425,000£317
Semi-Detached38£299,000£286
Terraced52£273,500£265
Flats27£155,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,998£154,000£225,250£236,500
2017£313,475£151,000£240,000£234,950
2018£326,475£152,000£259,000£260,000
2019£323,998£165,000£250,000£241,500
2020£345,000£157,250£240,000£240,000
2021£397,375£165,000£279,950£262,200
2022£435,000£187,500£299,000£270,000
2023£437,500£183,500£304,998£284,975
2024£454,750£165,000£294,500£287,500
2025£442,500£173,000£295,000£272,000
2026£402,500£151,000£307,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£211£253£197
2017£255£217£247£205
2018£261£225£242£226
2019£273£224£265£230
2020£269£220£269£220
2021£292£238£271£237
2022£324£275£308£266
2023£334£262£305£255
2024£320£240£300£251
2025£322£262£282£267
2026£315£239£286£273
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 9DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN4 9DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 202515, Lockgate Road, Northampton, NN4 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
06 Feb 202571, Lockgate Road, Northampton, NN4 9DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
01 Oct 20255, Towpath Avenue, Northampton, NN4 9DWDetachedFreehold£442,500
28 Mar 202511, Towpath Avenue, Northampton, NN4 9DWDetachedFreehold£460,000
19 Feb 202519, Towpath Avenue, Northampton, NN4 9DWDetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the NN4 9DF postcode area, located within West Hunsbury, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN4 9DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryPineham Barns Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.8 miNot applicableOneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryHunsbury Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN4 9DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN4 9DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparRothersthorpe Motorway Services Area, Northampton, NN4 9QSWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,725

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NN4 9DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathryn Shaw

Upton - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Michael Timothy Stratton

Upton - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mike Reader

Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictWest NorthamptonshireE06000062
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorthampton SouthE14001407
WardUptonE05016008
ParishHunsbury MeadowsE04012287
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West HunsburyE02007073
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 039CE01027254
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2013-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NN4 9DF

Is NN4 9DF (West Hunsbury) safe?

The area around NN4 9DF records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NN4 9DF?

The median sale price around NN4 9DF in West Hunsbury is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN4 9DF?

There are 3 schools close to NN4 9DF, including Pineham Barns Primary School (Good), Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus and Hunsbury Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN4 9DF?

NN4 9DF scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN4 9DF (West Hunsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN4 9DF is Mike Reader (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kathryn Shaw (Reform UK) and Michael Timothy Stratton (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.