Postcode NN5 6GJ 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 low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 2.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Crispin Park.
Upton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Upton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NN5 6GJ.
Upton near NN5 6GJ 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St Crispin Park | Large | Walking directions to St Crispin Park |
| 0.4 mi | Errington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Errington Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wrenbury Road West Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Wrenbury Road West Open Space |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 6GJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 11, Berrywood Drive, Northampton, NN5 6GA | Terraced | Freehold | £282,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2025 | 101, Berrywood Road, Northampton, NN5 6UZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 8, Norwood Road, Northampton, NN5 6GN | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 15, St Crispin Crescent, Northampton, NN5 6GD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 9, St Crispin Crescent, Northampton, NN5 6GD | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 |
In the NN5 6GJ postcode area, located within Upton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN5 6GJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 50 Bordeaux Close, Northampton, NN5 6YR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6GJ, 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 6GJ records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 6GJ in Upton is £292,500 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NN5 6GJ, including The Duston School (Good), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Duston Eldean Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN5 6GJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,225 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 6GJ 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.