Williams Way is in Grange Park, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 5DS is located in the Hackleton and Grange Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Williams Way, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 5DW, NN4 5DX, NN4 5DU, NN4 5DT, NN4 5DR, NN4 5DP, NN4 5FZ, NN4 5BL, NN4 5FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 5DS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 46.6% | 49% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 45.8% | 41.2% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 44.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 60.3% | 53.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 NN4 5DS this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 9.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 19.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 18.3% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 31.8% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.3% | 85.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 89.9% | 80.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 81.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Williams Way was 85.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.0% higher than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Williams Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 381st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Williams Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-09-01 | £420,000 |
| 12 Williams Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2025-03-05 | £313,862 |
| 11 Williams Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-07-31 | £282,661 |
| 8 Williams Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-08-19 | £296,550 |
| 6 Williams Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-08-12 | £279,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Primary School School Lane , Grange Park NN4 5FZ | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Hedges Primary School Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 4,814 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Diner | Buddies Burger Company, Northampton | 707 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | t/a Domino's Pizza, Collingtree Services | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Wok | Unit 6a, Grange Park Shops | 59 yd | |
| Tommy's Fish and Chips | Unit 3, Grange Park Shops | 59 yd | |
| ASHIANA | Unit 6b, Grange Park Shops | 81 yd | |
| Food Catering Ltd | Unit 1, Saxon Avenue | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Park Community Centre SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 203 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Northampton) WATERING LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Foxfields Country Park DEER CLOSE | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Collingtree Parish Playing Field WATERING LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.