Postcode NN5 5HH is located in an urban city, within the Dallington Spencer ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Town Centre & Semilong area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 913.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town Centre & Semilong is £41,679 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Town Centre & Semilong has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,372 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Town Centre & Semilong has a very high crime rate, with approximately 913.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 82.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Town Centre & Semilong is £41,679 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from NN5 5HH.
Town Centre & Semilong near NN5 5HH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.3 mi | St James Small Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Small Park |
| 0.5 mi | Millers Meadow | Small | Walking directions to Millers Meadow |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Dallington Spencer area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £437,500 | £328 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £245,000 | £296 |
| Terraced | 67 | £208,000 | £230 |
| Flats | 21 | £110,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257,000 | £112,250 | £162,000 | £152,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £128,000 | £175,125 | £166,250 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £126,000 | £185,000 | £170,000 |
| 2019 | £395,000 | £98,500 | £180,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £384,500 | £134,750 | £189,950 | £175,000 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £127,000 | £209,250 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £525,000 | £150,000 | £235,000 | £214,975 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £127,000 | £224,500 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | £130,000 | £236,000 | £216,500 |
| 2025 | £445,000 | £135,000 | £246,000 | £209,000 |
| 2026 | £329,000 | £115,000 | £226,250 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £239 | £206 | £219 | £173 |
| 2017 | £264 | £212 | £229 | £186 |
| 2018 | £250 | £205 | £211 | £192 |
| 2019 | £288 | £187 | £244 | £194 |
| 2020 | £262 | £207 | £242 | £203 |
| 2021 | £260 | £196 | £254 | £210 |
| 2022 | £313 | £294 | £291 | £238 |
| 2023 | £333 | £232 | £288 | £240 |
| 2024 | £299 | £222 | £268 | £233 |
| 2025 | £326 | £223 | £296 | £239 |
| 2026 | £341 | £214 | £277 | £249 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 5HH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 14, Stirrup House, Byfield Road, Northampton, NN5 5HH | Flats | Leasehold | £107,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 5, St James Park Road, Northampton, NN5 5DN | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 29, St James Park Road, Northampton, NN5 5DN | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 69, Ambush Street, Northampton, NN5 5DU | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 31, Cordwainer House, Byfield Road, Northampton, NN5 5HR | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the NN5 5HH postcode area, located within Town Centre & Semilong, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN5 5HH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ambush Street Mini Market | 38 Ambush Street, St James, Northampton, NN5 5DX | Walking directions to Ambush Street Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | St. James Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5HU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 141-157 St James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | UR Local Express | 154 St James Park Road, St James, Northampton, NN5 5EN | Walking directions to UR Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | St James Superstore | St. James Road, West Northamptonshire, NN5 5LF | Walking directions to St James Superstore |
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 5HH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Alan East
Dallington Spencer - Elected 1 May 2025
Rufia Ashraf
Dallington Spencer - Elected 1 May 2025
Sally Keeble
Dallington Spencer - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN5 5HH records about 913 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5HH in Town Centre & Semilong is £225,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NN5 5HH, including Spring Lane Primary School (Good), St James Church of England Primary School (Good) and New Horizons Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NN5 5HH is Northampton, about 180 m away.
NN5 5HH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,372 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN5 5HH is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Alan East (Reform UK), Rufia Ashraf (Labour Party) and Sally Keeble (Labour Party).
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.