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NN5 4WA

Balmoral Close

Upton

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Detailed insights for NN5 4WA

Overview

Postcode NN5 4WA 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is St Luke's Field.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Upton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,742 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.6%

Approximately 20.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from NN5 4WA.

Flood risk

No risk

Upton near NN5 4WA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NN5 4WA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSt Luke's FieldSmallWalking directions to St Luke's Field

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
7,839.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.23(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.72(+52%)
Public order
10.29(+49%)
Drugs
7.72(+165%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
59.37%
African
48
12.66%
Other White
42
11.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
4.22%
White and Black African (mixed)
14
3.69%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
45.08%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.7%
No qualifications
21
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.2%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
75
55.15%
Other social rented
24
17.65%
Owns outright
13
9.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.35%
Shared ownership
9
6.62%
Total households: 136

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 4WA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4WA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202636, Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
23 Jul 20263, Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WADetachedFreehold£415,000
08 Jun 202669, Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WASemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
24 Apr 202632, Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WADetachedFreehold£353,000
06 Mar 202674, Balmoral Close, Northampton, NN5 4WASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the NN5 4WA postcode area, located within Upton, there are 7 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 4WA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMillway Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryUpton Meadows Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.3 miNot applicableQuinton House SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN5 4WA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NN5 4WA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food55 Latchet Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4GFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSainsbury's20 Gambrel Road, Northampton, NN5 5DGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miOne Stop4 Kent Road, Northampton, NN5 4DRWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miOne Stop44 Main Road, Northampton, NN5 6JFWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodUpton Way, Northampton, NN5 4EGWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 4WA, 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 035CE01035422
Police ForceNorthamptonshire
Postcode Introduced2013-09-01

Frequently asked questions about NN5 4WA

Is NN5 4WA (Upton) safe?

The area around NN5 4WA records about 69 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NN5 4WA?

The median sale price around NN5 4WA 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 4WA?

There are 8 schools close to NN5 4WA, including Millway Primary School (Good), Upton Meadows Primary School (Good) 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 4WA?

NN5 4WA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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