Kent Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4DR 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 2010-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kent Road, Northampton, NN5 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 4XB, NN5 4UW, NN5 4UJ, NN5 4UH, NN5 4UT, NN5 4AA, NN5 4UP, NN5 4FN, NN5 4US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 4DR 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 | 51.6% | 49% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51% | 2.6% | 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 | 36.5% | 37% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 46.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 63.3% | 67.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 18.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 27.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -10.1% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 5.1% | 10.6% | 5.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.1% | 41.7% | -4.4% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 87.9% | 81% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 85.9% | 80.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 84.3% | 80.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kent Road was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Kent Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 522nd lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Kent Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-03-08 | £292,324 |
| 48 Kent Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £209,950 | 2014-11-07 | £333,125 |
| 50 Kent Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £204,950 | 2014-11-07 | £325,192 |
NN5 4DR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,075 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 | - not rated | 212 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 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 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 | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,799 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,026 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 4,433 yd | Foundation 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 | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,239 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 | 426 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 2,325 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 | 3,704 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 | 3,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tummy Yummy | 38 Kent Road, Duston | 5 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 45 yd | |
| Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 45 yd | |
| Hops and Chops | 6 Kent Road, Duston | 52 yd | |
| Magenta Restaurant & Tiger Eye Inn | 1000 St Crispin Drive, St Crispins | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 489 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 567 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 580 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Fish Bar | 34 Kent Road, Duston | 52 yd | |
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 594 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 594 yd | |
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Duston School BERRYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 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 | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.