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NN5

NORTHAMPTON

Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England

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NN5 encompasses NORTHAMPTON and its surrounding areas in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

Avg price £292,244
1yr change ▼ 0.8%
Crime 1% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£292,244

▼ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% above national avg

Crime Rate

80.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

1% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

380 Mbps

Property Prices in NN5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NN5 is £292,244, which is 10% below the Northamptonshire average of £323,962.

Property values in NN5 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in NN5 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £410,111 417
Semi-detached £269,447 700
Terraced £237,472 633
Flat £150,935 328
All types £292,244 2146

5-Year Price History

£285K £288K £291K £294K £297K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in NN5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

NN5 has a crime rate of 80.7 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
18.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in NN5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NN5 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Earl Spencer Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lyncrest Primary School Primary Good mi
Chiltern Primary School Primary Good mi
Hopping Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Duston Eldean Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

20,486

Population

42

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

74%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NN5 are 380.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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380.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NN5 is collected by West Northamptonshire. The Band D rate is £2,146/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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NN5 — NORTHAMPTON

Area Summary

NN5 (NORTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£292,244), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (380 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about NN5 NORTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in NN5 NORTHAMPTON?
The average house price in NN5 (NORTHAMPTON) is £292,244, based on 2146 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.
Is NN5 NORTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in NN5 is close to the national average at 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of NN5 NORTHAMPTON?
The population of NN5 (NORTHAMPTON) is approximately 20,486 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 42 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in NN5?
The average broadband download speed in NN5 is 380 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in NN5 NORTHAMPTON?
There are 14 schools in or near NN5. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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