King Edward Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5LU 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 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5LY, NN1 5LX, NN1 5NA, NN1 5NB, NN1 5ND, NN1 5LZ, NN1 5LS, NN3 3AB, NN1 5LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 5LU is primarily male, with 53.8% 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% | 46.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54% | 53.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 42.1% | 47.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 37.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 49.3% | 54% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 37.4% | -5.6% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.8% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 90.1% | 81.7% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 86.1% | 73.2% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 7% | 14.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 73.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.7% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edward Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Edward Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 571st lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 King Edward Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2023-12-13 | £343,205 |
| 18 King Edward Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-07-28 | £224,407 |
| 6 King Edward Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £263,050 |
| 16 King Edward Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-08-26 | £359,331 |
| 26 King Edward Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-17 | £306,358 |
NN1 5LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 5LU 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,035 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 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,853 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,401 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 College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearty Cuisine Abington Bowls Club | 12 Park Avenue, Abington | 240 yd | |
| Old Northamptonians | Billing Road, Northampton | 378 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Abington Park, Wellingborough Road | 436 yd | |
| U Want Beef? | 334 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 470 yd | |
| Mewar Haveli Fine Dining | 357 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club | 12 Park Avenue South, Abington | 243 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 492 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 563 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 681 yd | |
| Crown & Cushion PH | 276 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstop | 355 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 507 yd | |
| Midwest | 289 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 586 yd | |
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 686 yd | |
| Tesoro Delicious Desserts | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 689 yd | |
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 452 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 457 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 552 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 933 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 1,005 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Rushmere Tennis Club RUSHMERE WAY | tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 793 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 913 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 | 159.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.