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NN5 4AW

Burdock Gardens

Upton

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Detailed insights for NN5 4AW

Overview

Postcode NN5 4AW is located in an urban city, within the Upton ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Upton area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upton is £64,437 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St Crispin Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
17.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Upton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,637 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.4%

Approximately 17.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Upton is £64,437 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NN5 4AW.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton near NN5 4AW 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN5 4AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt Crispin ParkLargeWalking directions to St Crispin Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
965.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.21(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.14(+43%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.43(-27%)
Shoplifting
5.43(-38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
79.23%
Other White
24
7.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
3.86%
Other Black
8
2.37%
Indian
7
2.08%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
40.43%
Level 3 (A level)
55
23.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10%
No qualifications
17
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
46.96%
Other social rented
20
17.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.52%
Owns outright
16
13.91%
Shared ownership
5
4.35%
Total households: 115

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 20252, Burdock Gardens, Northampton, NN5 4AWSemi-DetachedFreehold£278,000
06 Jun 20253, Burdock Gardens, Northampton, NN5 4AWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£96,000
27 Jun 202514, Foxtail Way, Northampton, NN5 4ARDetachedFreehold£405,000
23 May 20253, Foxtail Way, Northampton, NN5 4ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
28 Mar 202515, Charlock Road, Northampton, NN5 4AQDetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the NN5 4AW postcode area, located within Upton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NN5 4AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miAll-throughThe Duston SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableQuinton House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN5 4AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN5 4AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne Stop4 Kent Road, Northampton, NN5 4DRWalking directions to One Stop

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 NN5 4AW, 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
ParishUptonE04012288
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UptonE02007072
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Northamptonshire 035AE01032976
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2012-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NN5 4AW

Is NN5 4AW (Upton) safe?

The area around NN5 4AW records about 68 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NN5 4AW?

The median sale price around NN5 4AW in Upton is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN5 4AW?

There are 6 schools close to NN5 4AW, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Duston School (Good) and Quinton House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NN5 4AW?

NN5 4AW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,637 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NN5 4AW (Upton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN5 4AW 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.