Abington Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4QA is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4NS, NN1 4QZ, NN1 4QB, NN1 4PX, NN1 4RA, NN1 4QY, NN1 4QD, NN1 4RD, NN1 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4QA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 4QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 42.3% | 47.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 37.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 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 (88.9%) 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 | 52.1% | 49% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 39.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 37.2% | -6.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 83.4% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 72.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 72.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 72.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 12% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abington Avenue was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Abington Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 231st lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 194 Abington Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-02-09 | £131,318 |
| 192 Abington Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-02-02 | £454,143 |
| 206 Abington Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-06-30 | £261,646 |
| 202 - 204 Abington Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-04-07 | £451,148 |
| 190 Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-08-14 | £490,030 |
NN1 4QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,925 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 | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,138 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 | 1,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 342 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | The County Ground, Abington Avenue | 283 yd | |
| The Cube Disability Ltd | Campbell Works, Clarke Road | 294 yd | |
| The Study Room Cafe | 2A Roe Road, Northampton | 306 yd | |
| The Kitchenn | Flat 21 Galliard Court, 48 Baronson Gardens | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 283 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 391 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 507 yd | |
| White Elephant | Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 536 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 337 yd | |
| Abington Tandoori | 113 Adnitt Road, Abington | 390 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 40 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 536 yd | |
| New Tung Shing | 72 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 566 yd | |
| Pizza Only | 68 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 517 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 637 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 646 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 341 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 675 yd | |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 772 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 889 yd | |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.