Portway Crescent is in Croughton, Brackley and in West Northamptonshire district. NN13 5LZ is located in the Middleton Cheney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portway Crescent, Croughton, Brackley, NN13 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN13 5NA, NN13 5LY, NN13 5LX, NN13 5UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN13 5LZ is primarily male, with 66% 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 | 45.2% | 34% | -11.2% | 51.0% | -17.0% |
| Male | 54.8% | 66% | 11.2% | 49.0% | 17.0% |
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 NN13 5LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.9% 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 | 30.1% | 62.9% | 32.8% | 37.9% | 25.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 32.4% | -26.5% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (95.4%) 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 | 58.7% | 59.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 35.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 NN13 5LZ this area, 59.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 59.4% | 48.4% | 18.2% | 41.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 17% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 56.4% | 3.6% | -52.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| White | 74.4% | 67.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 16.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.8% | 16.3% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -66.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 56.1% | 75.4% | 19.3% | 1.3% | 74.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 16.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 1.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 31.5% | 16.3% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -66.9% |
| 10+ Years | 46.2% | 1.3% | -44.9% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.7% | 0.9% | -16.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 15.2% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 66.3% | 63.3% | 1.9% | 64.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 16.1% | 76.7% | -60.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 55.4% | 0.3% | 55.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 21.2% | 6.0% | 15.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portway Crescent was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Middleton Cheney average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portway Crescent has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Middleton Cheney and the 31st lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Portway Crescent, Brackley, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-09-09 | £483,309 |
| 6 Portway Crescent, Brackley, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-05-19 | £327,733 |
| 4 Portway Crescent, Brackley, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-01-11 | £397,471 |
| 6A Portway Crescent, Brackley, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-09-27 | £330,330 |
| 5 Portway Crescent, Brackley, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-07-29 | £351,835 |
NN13 5LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 264 |
| Other | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 94 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School High Street , Croughton NN13 5LT | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Green Lane , Charlton OX17 3DN | 3out of 4 | 3,716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fritwell Church of England Primary School East Street , Fritwell OX27 7PX | 3out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Banbury Road , NN13 6AU | 2out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croughton Tearooms | 32 High Street, Croughton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Inn | 38 High Street, Croughton | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raf Croughton ROYAL AIR FORCE ROYAL AIR FORCE RAF CROUGHTON ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Croughton Playing Fields WHEELERS RISE | grass pitches | 868 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 | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.