Melbourne Walk is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5SL is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Melbourne Walk, Northampton, NN1 5SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5SJ, NN1 5SN, NN1 5SP, NN1 4EE, NN1 5JZ, NN1 5HS, NN1 4EB, NN1 5SR, NN1 4EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 5SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 46% | 49.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 54% | 50.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5SL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 31.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 49.8% | 47.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 37.9% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 17.8% | 16.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 37.6% | 5.7% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 78.9% | 75% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 78.5% | 61.4% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 61.4% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 19.5% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melbourne Walk was 97.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Melbourne Walk has the 45th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 324th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2023-12-08 | £205,816 |
| 22 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-28 | £217,034 |
| 24 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-04-14 | £204,330 |
| 34 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-01 | £225,874 |
| 46 Melbourne Walk, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-11-09 | £200,972 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 5SL 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 | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,704 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 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,602 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 | 3,509 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 | 1,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,184 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 | 855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip Toe Restaurant and Shisha Bar | Tip Toe Resturant and Shisha Bar, 212 Wellingborough Road | 98 yd | |
| Istanbul Chef | 186 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 110 yd | |
| The Stuffed Olive | 188-190 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 110 yd | |
| Aramintas | 224a Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 112 yd | |
| Subway | 218-220 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old House Bar & Restaurant | 214-216 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 98 yd | |
| R A O B Club | South Street, Northampton | 99 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | 184 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 110 yd | |
| The Gardener's Arms | 1 Bouverie Street, Northampton | 110 yd | |
| Jeckyll & Hyde | 172 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Piri Piri | 206 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 98 yd | |
| Freddy's Chicken & Pizza | 210 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 98 yd | |
| Wing Spot | 200 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 110 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 219-225 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 142 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen Take Away | 174 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 142 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 208 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 317 yd | |
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 366 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 409 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 448 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 903 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 981 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,011 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 | 1,022 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.