Postcode NN5 4GU 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upton Country Park.
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.
Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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.
The average income per household in Upton is £64,437 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from NN5 4GU.
Upton near NN5 4GU 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upton Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Upton Country Park |
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 232, West Street, Northampton, NN5 4GU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 3, James Close, Northampton, NN5 4GY | Flats | Leasehold | £207,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 11, James Close, Northampton, NN5 4GY | Flats | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 45, James Close, Northampton, NN5 4GY | Detached | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7, Cygnet Close, Northampton, NN5 4HW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,906 |
In the NN5 4GU postcode area, located within Upton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 4GU, 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 4GU 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.
The median sale price around NN5 4GU in Upton is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NN5 4GU, including Quinton House School, St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Upton Meadows Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN5 4GU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN5 4GU 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.