Ardington Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5LT 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 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5LS, NN1 5JE, NN1 5LR, NN1 5JF, NN1 5RS, NN1 5JQ, NN1 5LY, NN1 5LU, NN1 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 5LT is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 46.4% | 46% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 54% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.1% | 34.5% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 47.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 11.5% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 53.3% | 53% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 38.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5LT this area, 6.8% 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 | 12.8% | 6.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 19.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 40.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% 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% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 83.7% | -10.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 80.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 14.2% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 88.8% | 79.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 8% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardington Road was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ardington Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 320th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Ardington Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2024-06-07 | £451,901 |
| 154 Ardington Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2023-03-28 | £372,033 |
| 114 Ardington Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2023-02-10 | £406,080 |
| 104 Ardington Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-02 | £366,304 |
| 136 Ardington Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2020-05-29 | £352,607 |
NN1 5LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,260 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 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | - not rated | 702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 762 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 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 246 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,368 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 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 3,060 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 | 2,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's Healthcare , Smyth House NN1 5DG | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Northamptonians | Billing Road, Northampton | 298 yd | |
| Nursery & Reception | Barry Primary School, Barry Road | 356 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine Abington Bowls Club | 12 Park Avenue, Abington | 415 yd | |
| U Want Beef? | 334 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 418 yd | |
| T & 2 Sugars | 295 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club | 12 Park Avenue South, Abington | 369 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 513 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 556 yd | |
| Crown & Cushion PH | 276 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 572 yd | |
| Sir Pickering Phipps | 237 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstop | 355 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 464 yd | |
| Midwest | 289 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 489 yd | |
| Tesoro Delicious Desserts | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 551 yd | |
| Shanhai Chinese Take-Away | 266 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 572 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 236 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 499 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 788 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 890 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 247 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 269 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 571 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Rushmere Tennis Club RUSHMERE WAY | tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Northampton Old Scouts Rfc RUSHMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 906 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.