Postcode NN5 4AB 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Hunsbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
West Hunsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
The average income per household in West Hunsbury is £71,606 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from NN5 4AB.
West Hunsbury near NN5 4AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £425,000 | £317 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £299,000 | £286 |
| Terraced | 52 | £273,500 | £265 |
| Flats | 27 | £155,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 25, Edison Drive, Northampton, NN5 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 6, Edison Drive, Northampton, NN5 4AB | Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 39, Edison Drive, Northampton, NN5 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 9, Edison Drive, Northampton, NN5 4AB | Flats | Leasehold | £129,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 1, Jack Pin Lane, Northampton, NN5 4EJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the NN5 4AB postcode area, located within West Hunsbury, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN5 4AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Upton Way, Northampton, NN5 4EG | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Upton Newsagent and Off Licence | 2 Webb Drive, Northampton, NN5 4EL | Walking directions to Upton Newsagent and Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4GF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Northampton, NN5 5DG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 39 Gambrel Road, Northampton, NN5 5DG | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN5 4AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathryn Shaw
Upton - Elected 1 May 2025
Michael Timothy Stratton
Upton - Elected 1 May 2025
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN5 4AB records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around NN5 4AB in West Hunsbury is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NN5 4AB, including Upton Meadows Primary School (Good), Millway Primary School (Good) and Quinton House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN5 4AB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN5 4AB 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).
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.