Gifford Lane is in Upton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4DF is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gifford Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 4DE, NN5 4DA, NN5 4DB, NN5 4DD, NN5 4FT, NN5 4AH, NN5 4AZ, NN5 4AJ, NN5 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 4DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 55.8% | 49.9% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 50.1% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN5 4DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 47.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 43.9% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 60.7% | 61.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 29.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 21.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 37.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.9% | 78.8% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -2.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 64% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 64% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 20.3% | 16.1% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 63.8% | -23.1% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gifford Lane was 54.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gifford Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 627th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Gifford Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-08-21 | £173,906 |
| 21 Gifford Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-06-06 | £284,185 |
| 13 Gifford Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £241,500 | 2023-10-19 | £253,153 |
| 11 Gifford Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-15 | £173,375 |
| 1 Gifford Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,750 | 2022-07-11 | £165,106 |
NN5 4DF 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,318 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 | 199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England VA Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,871 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,425 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 | 2,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 3,790 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 | 1,871 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,166 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 | 670 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 2,696 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 | 2,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Terraza | 53 Latchet Lane, Upton | 275 yd | |
| Magda's Home-Baked Cakes | 56 Scribers Drive, Upton | 280 yd | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | Upton Way, Upton | 280 yd | |
| Five Guys | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 280 yd | |
| KFC | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixfields Hungry Horse | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 792 yd | |
| The Walter Tull | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 792 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 877 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 970 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 269 yd | |
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 1,007 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 204 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 709 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 709 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| The Elgar Centre And Playing Fields 1A 1A HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 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 | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.