Postcode NN5 6GQ is located in a rural town, 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is St Crispin Park.
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.
Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.9% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from NN5 6GQ.
Upton near NN5 6GQ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Crispin Park | Large | Walking directions to St Crispin Park |
| 0.5 mi | Errington Park | Medium | Walking directions to Errington 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN5 6GQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | Flat 18, The White House, 69, Berrywood Drive, Northampton, NN5 6GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £169,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 51, St Crispin Drive, Northampton, NN5 4BL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 91, St Crispin Drive, Northampton, NN5 4BL | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 91, St Crispin Drive, Northampton, NN5 4BL | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 10, Acorn Close, Northampton, NN5 4BD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £303,000 |
In the NN5 6GQ 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | All-through | The Duston School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Quinton House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN5 6GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 4 Kent Road, Northampton, NN5 4DR | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6GQ, 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 6GQ 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.
The median sale price around NN5 6GQ 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 6GQ, including The Duston School (Outstanding), St Luke's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Quinton House School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN5 6GQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN5 6GQ 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).