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NN5 4RF

South Meadow Road

Upton

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Detailed insights for NN5 4RF

Overview

Postcode NN5 4RF is located in an urban city, within the Upton area 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 median sale price in Upton is £300,000 (around £288 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 2.3 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
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Upton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% 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

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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 243 ft away from NN5 4RF.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton near NN5 4RF 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
2,726.3 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
216
81.51%
Other White
19
7.17%
African
18
6.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.89%
Irish
4
1.51%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
33.64%
Level 3 (A level)
40
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.75%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
37.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
31.15%
Owns outright
23
18.85%
Shared ownership
7
5.74%
Other social rented
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Upton

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £288
Sales (last 12 months): 177
Typical range (middle 50%): £235K – £345K

Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,500 up to £750,000.

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
Detached50£388,500£315
Semi-Detached37£303,000£299
Terraced53£295,000£263
Flats37£175,000£267

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£445,000£180,000£295,000£275,000
2026£400,000£172,000£307,000£299,000
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£326£269£282£263
2026£313£232£294£270
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202610, Ashlar, South Meadow Road, Northampton, NN5 4APFlatsLeasehold£212,500
29 Aug 202519, North Meadow View, Northampton, NN5 4UDDetachedFreehold£560,000
17 Oct 202510, Acorn Close, Northampton, NN5 4BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£303,000
26 Aug 202616, Sessions Way, Northampton, NN5 4GTSemi-DetachedFreehold£328,000
30 Jan 202617, Sessions Way, Northampton, NN5 4GTDetachedFreehold£570,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for NN5 4RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miAll-throughThe Duston SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.6 miNot applicableQuinton House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN5 4RF

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.

Band A£1,658
Band B£1,934
Band C£2,210
Band D£2,487
Band E£3,039
Band F£3,592
Band G£4,144
Band H£4,973

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 4RF, 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 Introduced2007-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NN5 4RF

Is NN5 4RF (Upton) safe?

The area around NN5 4RF 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near NN5 4RF?

The median sale price around NN5 4RF in Upton is £300,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NN5 4RF?

There are 6 schools close to NN5 4RF, including St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good), The Duston School (Outstanding) and Quinton House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around NN5 4RF?

NN5 4RF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN5 4RF 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).