Cheyne Walk is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5PT 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 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, NN1 5PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1LX, NN1 1LW, NN1 1LQ, NN1 5AA, NN1 1LJ, NN1 1LN, NN1 1UH, NN1 1UE, NN1 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 5PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.1% | 50.2% | 9.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 58.9% | 49.8% | -9.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 46% | 33.1% | -12.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 37.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 19.1% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 47.3% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 21.5% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -12.1% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 23.8% | 22.4% | 4.0% | 19.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 26.4% | 17.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 6.5% | -8.2% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 7.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 17.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 14.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 80.1% | 65% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 71.3% | 51.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 16% | 15.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 21.4% | 12.2% | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 51.8% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 15.8% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 15.1% | 8.0% | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 29.8% | 76.7% | -46.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 18.3% | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cheyne Walk was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cheyne Walk has the 26th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 583rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2022-05-24 | £532,860 |
| 11 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-02-26 | £541,975 |
| 8 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2018-01-12 | £36,707 |
| 7 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-11-22 | £714,713 |
| 11 Cheyne Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2006-04-28 | £816,584 |
NN1 5PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,871 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 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,707 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,481 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 | 1,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Gregory Kitchen | 2 Cheyne Walk, Northampton | 102 yd | |
| Northampton Cafe Royal Costa | Northampton General Hospital Trust, Cliftonville | 185 yd | |
| Northampton Subway | Northampton General Hospital Trust, Cliftonville | 185 yd | |
| Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant | 54 St Giles Street, Northampton | 222 yd | |
| Saints on St Giles | 62 St Giles Street, Northampton | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sza Bar | Charmack House, Castilian Street | 245 yd | |
| Velvet Room | 31 St Giles Street, Northampton | 271 yd | |
| Princess Alexandra PH | 1 Alexandra Road, Northampton | 312 yd | |
| The Cordwainer | 43-45 The Ridings, Northampton | 336 yd | |
| Old Bank | 4/7 St Giles Square, Northampton | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Foodi | 2 Cheyne Walk, Northampton | 102 yd | |
| Yokoso Sushi & Bento | 7 Fish Street, Northampton | 371 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Grill | 28 York Road, Northampton | 385 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Abington Street, Northampton | 410 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza & Kebab | 8 Abington Square, Northampton | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 362 yd | |
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 376 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 436 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 491 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 223 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 | 284 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 697 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 854 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 914 yd | |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 984 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.