Lancaster Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8LU is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancaster Way, Northampton, NN4 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8LD, NN4 8QR, NN4 8LZ, NN4 8LP, NN4 8QJ, NN4 8LX, NN4 8LS, NN4 8LT, NN4 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 8LU 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 | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN4 8LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 25.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 59.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 51.6% | 53.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 32.3% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.4% | 76% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -5.4% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 93.1% | 81.2% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 92.8% | 82% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancaster Way was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.7% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lancaster Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 483rd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Lancaster Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2024-11-01 | £315,170 |
| 103 Lancaster Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-08-30 | £241,238 |
| 65 Lancaster Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £299,995 | 2022-01-28 | £322,503 |
| 49 Lancaster Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2021-07-27 | £341,410 |
| 67 Lancaster Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-18 | £395,017 |
NN4 8LU 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 296 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 | 3,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 3,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Herron (Home Baker) | 4 Briar Hill Walk, Far Cotton | 454 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | 139 Towcester Road, Northampton | 472 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Extra Mereway, Northampton | 529 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 529 yd | |
| The Cake House | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Residents Club | 50 Barn Owl Close, Merefield | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4/5 Mereway, Northampton | 529 yd | |
| Briar Hill Fish Bar | 15 Coronation Court, Ashbrow Road | 611 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 721 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 730 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 529 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 628 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 668 yd |
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 868 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.