Postcode NN5 4WT is located in an urban city, within the Upton area 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 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 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upton Country Park.
West Hunsbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
West Hunsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 78 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from NN5 4WT.
West Hunsbury near NN5 4WT 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 1.8 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £388,500 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £303,000 | £299 |
| Terraced | 53 | £295,000 | £263 |
| Flats | 37 | £175,000 | £267 |
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 | £445,000 | £180,000 | £295,000 | £275,000 |
| 2026 | £400,000 | £172,000 | £307,000 | £299,000 |
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 | £326 | £269 | £282 | £263 |
| 2026 | £313 | £232 | £294 | £270 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 4WT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 23, Conquerors Way, Northampton, NN5 4WT | Detached | Freehold | £619,750 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 31, Conquerors Way, Northampton, NN5 4WT | Detached | Freehold | £649,750 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Upton Lawn Grove, Northampton, NN5 4XP | Detached | Freehold | £424,750 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 3, Upton Lawn Grove, Northampton, NN5 4XP | Detached | Freehold | £446,262 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 1, The Crown Close, Northampton, NN5 4XH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £330,000 |
In the NN5 4WT postcode area, located within West Hunsbury, there are 4 primary and 0 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Upton Meadows Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Quinton House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Pineham Barns Primary School | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN5 4WT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Upton Newsagent and Off Licence | 2 Webb Drive, Northampton, NN5 4EL | Walking directions to Upton Newsagent and Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4GF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN5 4WT, 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 4WT 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 4WT in Upton is £300,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 177 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NN5 4WT, including Upton Meadows Primary School (Good), Quinton House School and Pineham Barns Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN5 4WT scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,104 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 4WT 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).