Living in NN5, West Northamptonshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NN5 in West Northamptonshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Northamptonshire: £292,754, up 2.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NN5
151 recorded home sales on the streets around central NN5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £255,000 and a range from £50,000 to £650,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 BEECHWOOD ROAD, NN5 6JT | terraced | £262,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 20 INGLEBOROUGH WAY, NN5 6DY | terraced | £220,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 8 STEPHEN BENNETT CLOSE, NN5 6PH | detached | £265,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 16 BEECHWOOD ROAD, NN5 6JT | terraced | £256,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 76 JAVELIN CLOSE, NN5 6PJ | semi-detached | £152,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 34 TIMKEN WAY SOUTH, NN5 6FE | terraced | £183,500 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
41 schools within 3 miles , of which 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Chiltern Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Lyncrest Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Millway Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
29 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Bosworth Independent School, Quinton House School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near NN5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
304 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NN5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on West Northamptonshire's figures.
Common questions about NN5
What is the average house price in NN5?
The average sold price in West Northamptonshire is £292,754 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NN5?
Prices in West Northamptonshire are up 2.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NN5?
The median of 151 recorded sales around central NN5 in the last 2 years is £255,000, ranging from £50,000 to £650,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NN5?
41 schools sit within 3 miles of central NN5, and 94% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NN5?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN5 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is NN5 at risk of flooding?
Central NN5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NN5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 94% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £255,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 304 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NN5 safe?
304 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NN5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NN5 or NN1, NN5 or NN2, NN5 or NN7.
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