Cranford Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 7QU 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 Cranford Road, Northampton, NN2 7QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 7QX, NN2 7TN, NN2 7TL, NN2 7TG, NN2 7PT, NN2 7PP, NN2 7SH, NN2 7PN, NN2 7TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 7QU is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 55.7% | 46.6% | -9.1% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 44.3% | 53.4% | 9.1% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 7QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 46.6% | 43% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 36.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 48.2% | 7.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 12.6% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around NN2 7QU this area, 34.9% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 34.9% | 6.9% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 12.8% | -7.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.2% | 82.4% | 5.2% | 81.4% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 82.7% | 58.3% | -24.4% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 25.9% | 23.1% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 7.5% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 3% | -5.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 79.6% | 58.5% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 11.6% | 7.1% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 14.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 21.1% | 0.9% | 20.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranford Road was 136.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% lower than the Kingsthorpe South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranford Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South and the 207th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cranford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-01-29 | £247,841 |
| 3 Cranford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-11-30 | £274,191 |
| 55 Cranford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-20 | £234,363 |
| 61 Cranford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2023-02-24 | £239,214 |
| 47 Cranford Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-16 | £228,728 |
NN2 7QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 382 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,769 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 | 3,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,397 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 | 2,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 553 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Place to Bee | 67 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 194 yd | |
| Hung Fung | 57 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 198 yd | |
| Arizi Italian Restaurant | 61 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 198 yd | |
| Subway | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 247 yd | |
| Antalya Restaurant | 5 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 343 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 369 yd | |
| The Cock | 2/4 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 440 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 480 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 65 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 198 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 247 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 247 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 247 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 272 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 286 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 347 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 347 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 426 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 963 yd |
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 128.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.