Balmoral Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6LA is located in the Kingsthorpe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 6NX, NN2 6NZ, NN2 6JT, NN2 6LP, NN2 6JY, NN2 6PG, NN2 6LL, NN2 6PQ, NN2 6JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 6LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 NN2 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 48.3% | 53.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 28.7% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 47.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 35% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 13.7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 39.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 75.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 83.5% | 74.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 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 | 81.5% | 74.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Road was 48.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Kingsthorpe South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Balmoral Road has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South and the 578th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 126.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Balmoral Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-12-09 | £363,448 |
| 19 Balmoral Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2023-05-05 | £298,959 |
| 16 Balmoral Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-03-16 | £173,444 |
| 23 Balmoral Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-10-14 | £163,325 |
| 15 Balmoral Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-04-06 | £242,726 |
NN2 6LA 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 NN2 6LA 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,391 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 | 3,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,299 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 | 1,164 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 341 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Lunch @ Bell | A Bell, Kingsthorpe Road | 238 yd | |
| Briggs And Forrester | Briggs And Forrester, Bembridge House | 415 yd | |
| Barratts Club | Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 436 yd | |
| Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching | Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 512 yd | |
| Caterlink | c/o Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Wmc | 27 Cranbrook Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 100 yd | |
| The Cock | 2/4 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 767 yd | |
| St Georges Conservative Club | 78 St Georges Avenue, Northampton | 1,042 yd | |
| Semilong Working Men Club | 212 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 1,045 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Inn | 50 Barrack Road, Northampton | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Jerk | 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 411 yd | |
| Kingsley Balti | 47 Junction Road, Kingsley | 490 yd | |
| Beijing House | 43 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 493 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 45 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 493 yd | |
| Honeymoon Chinese Take Away | 19a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasov Supermarket Ltd | Ground Floor Coliseum Buildings, 12, Arthur Terrace | 286 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 286 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 378 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 958 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 523 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 619 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 769 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 | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.2% |
| 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 | 182.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.