Hazelwood Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 1LW is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazelwood Road, Northampton, NN1 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1UE, NN1 1LQ, NN1 1UH, NN1 1HS, NN1 1LG, NN1 1LN, NN1 1JX, NN1 1DQ, NN1 1LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 1LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 55.2% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 52% | 44.8% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN1 1LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.4% | 67.2% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 29.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.9% | 24.1% | 9.2% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 4.6% | -8.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 2.1% | -11.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 52% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 33.7% | -8.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NN1 1LW this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 8.8% | -10.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.7% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 28.4% | 15.0% | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 10.9% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 16.3% | 12.2% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.1% | 60.4% | -23.7% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, just 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 48.3% | -29.6% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 22.7% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 48.3% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 16.7% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 10.3% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 11.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazelwood Road was 154.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hazelwood Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 163rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2019-04-03 | £205,083 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 1LW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 802 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 4,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 134 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 867 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Famiglia Restaurant & Lounge Bar | 17 Castilian Street, Northampton | 151 yd | |
| The Sahara Restaurant NN | 19-21 Derngate, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Haycock and Tailbar Associates Ltd | 15 Derngate, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| PJAYZ KITCHEN | 19-21 Derngate, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant | 54 St Giles Street, Northampton | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sza Bar | Charmack House, Castilian Street | 124 yd | |
| Velvet Room | 31 St Giles Street, Northampton | 191 yd | |
| Old Bank | 4/7 St Giles Square, Northampton | 232 yd | |
| Optimist | 23-25 St Giles Street, Northampton | 232 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 19 St Giles Street, Northampton | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Foodi | 2 Cheyne Walk, Northampton | 194 yd | |
| Yokoso Sushi & Bento | 7 Fish Street, Northampton | 263 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Abington Street, Northampton | 336 yd | |
| Noodle X | 11 Abington Street, Northampton | 384 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Grill | 28 York Road, Northampton | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 291 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 330 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 377 yd | |
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 378 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 584 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 846 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.