Liddington Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8DR is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Liddington Way, Northampton, NN2 8DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8DP, NN2 8DJ, NN2 8FD, NN2 8JN, NN2 8DW, NN2 8ND, NN2 8FX, NN2 8FW, NN2 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 8DR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 40.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 41.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 6.8% | -7.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 39.5% | 51.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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 | 37.8% | 22.2% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 30.7% | 17.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.2% | 82.6% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 89.5% | 79.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 10.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 79.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 9.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Liddington Way was 106.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Liddington Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Liddington Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2026-01-30 | £217,153 |
| 50 Liddington Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2025-09-05 | £592,049 |
| 13 Liddington Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-08-08 | £244,290 |
| 11 Liddington Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-13 | £243,308 |
| 38 Liddington Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-10-09 | £263,675 |
NN2 8DR 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Other | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,488 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 | 2,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | - not rated | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist CofE Lower School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | - not rated | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,558 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 | 4,030 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,089 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 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,769 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 | 765 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 980 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 371 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Jets YFC | Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 374 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ The Recreation Ground, Harborough Road | 521 yd | |
| Cafe&lounge Ltd | 2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside | 539 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 170 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 553 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 582 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 772 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 689 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 689 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 689 yd | |
| Golden Bird | 8 Link Road, Whitehills | 714 yd | |
| Michaels Grill & Pizza | 12 Link Road, Whitehills | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 634 yd | |
| Fran Supermarket | 18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe | 683 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 813 yd | |
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 823 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 962 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 559 yd |
| Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed) Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Indoor Bowling Club CENTRAL AVENUE | indoor bowls | 955 yd |
| The Pastures ACRE LANE | grass pitches | 992 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 | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.