Skinner Avenue is in Upton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4AG is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skinner Avenue, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5QJ, NN5 4AF, NN5 4AJ, NN5 4AE, NN5 4DB, NN5 4DE, NN5 4DD, NN5 4AH, NN5 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 4AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 50.3% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 55% | 49.7% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 NN5 4AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 32.8% | 34.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 53.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 58% | 53.4% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 36.7% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 NN5 4AG this area, 7.5% 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 | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 18.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 40.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.3% | 80% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -1.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 85.6% | 76% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 76% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.4% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skinner Avenue was 313.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.6% higher than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skinner Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 57th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Skinner Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-10 | £210,969 |
| 18 Skinner Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-29 | £280,680 |
| 3 Skinner Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-01-26 | £261,375 |
| 5 Skinner Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2022-07-14 | £272,528 |
| 7 Skinner Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-12-21 | £270,464 |
NN5 4AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | - not rated | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 3,569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 2,436 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 | 2,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | Upton Way, Upton | 83 yd | |
| Five Guys | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 83 yd | |
| KFC | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 83 yd | |
| Taco Bell | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 129 yd | |
| McDonalds | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixfields Hungry Horse | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 576 yd | |
| The Walter Tull | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 576 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 1,006 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 1,056 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 461 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 581 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 582 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Weedon Road, St James | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 360 yd |
| The Elgar Centre And Playing Fields 1A 1A HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 569 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 584 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.