Bristle Street is in Upton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4ET is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bristle Street, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 4EH, NN5 4EN, NN5 4EW, NN5 4EY, NN5 4ES, NN5 4ER, NN5 4FB, NN5 4EL, NN5 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 4ET 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 | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 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 area around NN5 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 40.4% | 55.2% | 14.8% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 31.1% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 58.2% | 60.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.6% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 4ET this area, 8.9% 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 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.8% | 40.5% | -9.3% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.4% | 77.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 87.6% | 78.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 78.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 5.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bristle Street was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% higher than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bristle Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bristle Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-06 | £264,402 |
| 3 Bristle Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2025-02-21 | £184,463 |
| 9 Bristle Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-03 | £188,430 |
| 11 Bristle Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2023-03-28 | £79,185 |
| 8 Bristle Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-31 | £333,316 |
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,844 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 | 2,989 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 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 1,464 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 | 2,291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,650 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 | 2,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,725 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 3,473 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,560 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 | 2,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,861 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 | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 2,071 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 | 2,534 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 | 2,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lewis Foundation Coffee Shop | The Elgar Centre, 1a High Street | 100 yd | |
| Magda's Home-Baked Cakes | 56 Scribers Drive, Upton | 201 yd | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | Upton Way, Upton | 405 yd | |
| Five Guys | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 405 yd | |
| KFC | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixfields Hungry Horse | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 1,029 yd | |
| The Walter Tull | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 608 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 1,062 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elgar Centre And Playing Fields 1A 1A HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 107 yd |
| Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,041 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 | 181.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.