Postcode report
NN5 5TW Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NN5 5TW: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN5 5TW is a postcode in Dallington Spencer, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN5 5TW, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 47% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN5 5TW are housing and local prosperity, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN5 5TW is based on West Northamptonshire 028 Census 2021. It covers 6,572 residents, 3,762 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near NN5 5TW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £251k from 68 rolling sales, up 3.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN5 5TW can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN5 5TW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN5 5TW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN5 5TW
Is NN5 5TW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 47% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN5 5TW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN5 5TW?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NN5 5TW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NN5 5TW?
LocaleIQ matched NN5 5TW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN5 5TW?
The latest median sold price is £251k based on 68 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN5 5TW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.