Betony Close is in Duston, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4AT is located in the Duston West and St. Crispin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Betony Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 4AS, NN5 4AU, NN5 4BT, NN5 4AR, NN5 4AQ, NN5 4AW, NN5 4BQ, NN5 4BP, NN5 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 4AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 50.1% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 42% | 49.9% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 22.6% | 41.4% | 18.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 44.1% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 5.3% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 24.8% | 4.4% | -20.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 37.3% | 57.4% | 20.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 22.3% | 8% | -14.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 2.7% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4AT this area, 7.4% 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 | 33.6% | 7.4% | -26.2% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 23.9% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 40.4% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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 | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 86.4% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 94.8% | 87.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 87.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betony Close was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betony Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 376th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Betony Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,500 | 2023-02-03 | £356,541 |
| 4 Betony Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-03-12 | £285,984 |
| 2 Betony Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2015-03-27 | £357,577 |
| 2 Betony Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £234,995 | 2013-12-20 | £414,020 |
| 4 Betony Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £194,995 | 2013-09-27 | £352,478 |
NN5 4AT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN5 4AT 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpole Primary School Larkhall Lane , Harpole NN7 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn | 1000 St Crispin Drive, St Crispins | 581 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 659 yd | |
| Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 659 yd | |
| Tummy Yummy | 38 Kent Road, Duston | 690 yd | |
| Hops and Chops | 6 Kent Road, Duston | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Fish Bar | 34 Kent Road, Duston | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| The Duston School BERRYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 973 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 56.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 56.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.