Postcode report
Is NN5 6DD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NN5 6DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN5 6DD is a postcode in Duston, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN5 6DD, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN5 6DD are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 6DD is based on West Northamptonshire 020 Census 2021. It covers 6,781 residents, 2,019 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 20% 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 2/10.
For property prices near NN5 6DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £251k from 208 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 6DD can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 6DD 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 6DD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 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 6DD
Is NN5 6DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% 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 6DD?
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 6DD?
10 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 6DD?
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 6DD?
LocaleIQ matched NN5 6DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN5 6DD?
The latest median sold price is £251k based on 208 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN5 6DD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.