Postcode report
Is NN9 5YQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NN9 5YQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN9 5YQ is a postcode in Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN9 5YQ, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN9 5YQ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 NN9 5YQ is based on North Northamptonshire 028 Census 2021. It covers 8,716 residents, 2,257 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 22% 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 10/10.
For property prices near NN9 5YQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £204k from 177 rolling sales, down 11.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN9 5YQ can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN9 5YQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN9 5YQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 NN9 5YQ
Is NN9 5YQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% 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 NN9 5YQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN9 5YQ?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN9 5YQ?
LocaleIQ matched NN9 5YQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN9 5YQ?
The latest median sold price is £204k based on 177 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN9 5YQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.