Postcode sector · NN9 5

Is Finedon a good place to live?

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In Finedon (NN9 5), recorded crime is 37% below the national average, homes sell for around £265,088 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 37% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£265,088
from 227 sales
Population
25,856
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
167.6
per 1,000 · -37% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
5 primary · 1 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
87%
gigabit-ready · 95% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Finedon NN9 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Finedon NN9 5 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (59 of 8,519) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in NN9 5, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (72 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in NN9 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 60/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 10,583

Owned 70% · Social rent 13% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for NN9 5.

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Finedon NN9 5: frequently asked questions

Is Finedon NN9 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Finedon NN9 5?

Recorded crime in Finedon NN9 5 runs at 167.6 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Finedon NN9 5 safe?

Crime in Finedon NN9 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Finedon NN9 5 runs at 167.6 per 1,000 properties, 37% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Finedon NN9 5?

Homes in Finedon NN9 5 sell for around £265,088 on average, based on 227 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Finedon NN9 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Finedon NN9 5 is rated high. Around 0.7% of properties (59 of 8,519) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 27 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Finedon NN9 5?

There are 6 schools in Finedon NN9 5 (5 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Finedon NN9 5 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Finedon NN9 5, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Finedon NN9 5 a deprived area?

Finedon NN9 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).