Fairway is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 7JY is located in the St. George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairway, Northampton, NN2 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 7JZ, NN2 7LR, NN2 7JU, NN2 7JT, NN2 7DJ, NN2 7LA, NN2 7LP, NN2 7PB, NN2 7JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 7JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.1% | 50% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 48.1% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 41.6% | 44.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 42.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 25% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 12.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 27.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 85.7% | 82.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 83.3% | 66% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 21.8% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 81.2% | 65.2% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 13.5% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairway has the 10th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 174th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Fairway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-09-20 | £238,073 |
| 113 Fairway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-09-23 | £256,879 |
| 93 Fairway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-04-09 | £231,361 |
| 115A Fairway, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,500 | 2020-03-09 | £237,049 |
| 89 Fairway, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2019-06-03 | £224,419 |
NN2 7JY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN2 7JY 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,446 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 | 1,761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,506 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairways Catering Co | @ Kingsthorpe Golf Club, Kingsley Road | 368 yd | |
| Savana | 83-87 Moore Street, Kingsley | 575 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Methodist | Church, Milton Street | 587 yd | |
| Caterlink | c/o Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 609 yd | |
| Four U Community Cafe | St Davids Church Hall, Eastern Avenue South | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Conservative Club | 78 St Georges Avenue, Northampton | 656 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 729 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 741 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 742 yd | |
| White Elephant | Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill | 7 Greenview Drive, Links View | 176 yd | |
| King Do | 3/5 Greenview Drive, Links View | 176 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 11 Fairfield Road, Kingsley | 717 yd | |
| Aroma of India (sri sai) | 76A Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 735 yd | |
| Pizza Only | 68 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 729 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 741 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 861 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 483 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 710 yd | |
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 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 | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.