Ruskin Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 7TA 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 Ruskin Road, Northampton, NN2 7TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 7AB, NN2 7SR, NN2 7AE, NN2 7AD, NN2 7TE, NN2 7AA, NN2 7SU, NN2 7SZ, NN2 7FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 7TA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48% | -2.3% | 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 | 38.4% | 37% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 38.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 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 | 41.7% | 39.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 40% | 37% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.6% | 19.4% | -14.2% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 80.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 75.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.9% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 74.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Road was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ruskin Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 565th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Ruskin Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-03-26 | £242,952 |
| 133 Ruskin Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-05 | £209,611 |
| 125 Ruskin Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-12-14 | £188,816 |
| 172 Ruskin Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-12-02 | £364,036 |
| 131 Ruskin Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-08-02 | £194,804 |
NN2 7TA 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | - not rated | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,386 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,805 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 | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 333 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 140 yd | |
| Cafe&lounge Ltd | 2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside | 148 yd | |
| The Krazy Kitchen | 157 Ruskin Road, Kingsthorpe | 406 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 520 yd | |
| Subway | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 517 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 523 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 531 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 895 yd | |
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 567 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 567 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 567 yd | |
| Frychicks | 3 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 628 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Spice | 4 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 259 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 525 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 592 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 677 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 625 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 958 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 | 128.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.