Culworth Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8NL 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 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, NN2 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8NQ, NN2 8NW, NN2 8NN, NN2 8NP, NN2 8NJ, NN2 8NG, NN2 8NR, NN2 8LQ, NN2 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 8NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 40.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 10.5% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 44.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 30.8% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 19.9% | 9.7% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 21.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 16.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 16.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 84.9% | 86.9% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 88.4% | 82.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 82.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culworth Crescent was 23.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Culworth Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 219th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2017-09-29 | £288,351 |
| 39 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-07-04 | £204,110 |
| 25 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-01-29 | £241,194 |
| 5 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-09-27 | £271,144 |
| 29 Culworth Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2013-03-01 | £245,733 |
NN2 8NL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN2 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Primary School Acre Lane , NN2 8DF | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckton Fields Primary School Home Farm Drive , NN2 8ES | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,575 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 | 3,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,445 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 | 753 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 896 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe&lounge Ltd | 2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside | 499 yd | |
| Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard Way | Boughton Green, Northampton | 574 yd | |
| Mentaur | 99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 650 yd | |
| The Bee Hive | Northgate School Arts College, Harborough Road | 733 yd | |
| CH & Co Group Ltd | University of Northampton, Park Campus | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 559 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | 186 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 728 yd | |
| Old Five Bells | 84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,001 yd | |
| DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass | 90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,020 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Bowls Club | Central Avenue, Boughton | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill | 13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 974 yd | |
| Papa Johns' Pizza | 75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,093 yd | |
| N Meah Catering Services Limited | 73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,093 yd | |
| Top Fish & Grill | 89 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 454 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills | 974 yd | |
| Bucovina | 97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy WHISTON ROAD | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Recreation Ground KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND KINGSTHORPE RECREATION GROUND HARBOROUGH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| The Obelisk Centre OBELISK RISE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Northampton & District Indoor Bowling Association The Recreation Ground The Recreation Ground Harborough Road | indoor bowls | 1,079 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Middle School (Closed) Penfold Close | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.