Dover Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 4WJ 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 2015-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dover Close, Northampton, NN5 4WJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 4WD, NN5 6HL, NN5 4WG, NN5 4FL, NN5 4WH, NN5 4FJ, NN5 4WF, NN5 6HJ, NN5 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 4WJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4WJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 36.7% | 43.1% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 42.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 65.8% | 64.3% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 28% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4WJ this area, 6.9% 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 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 17.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 35% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 83.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.8% 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 | 92.6% | 80.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 80.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dover Close was 105.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Duston West and St. Crispin average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dover Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Duston West and St. Crispin and the 293rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dover Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,800 | 2022-08-18 | £99,424 |
| 14 Dover Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2020-12-21 | £287,766 |
| 4 Dover Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-15 | £273,196 |
| 6 Dover Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2020-10-30 | £287,660 |
| 24 Dover Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-02-06 | £399,398 |
NN5 4WJ 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 | 202 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,997 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 | 376 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,234 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 | 721 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 | 3,506 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tummy Yummy | 38 Kent Road, Duston | 327 yd | |
| Hops and Chops | 6 Kent Road, Duston | 340 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe St Crispins | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 370 yd | |
| Tick Tock Coffee and wine Bar | 8 Kent Road, Duston | 370 yd | |
| Number 50 | 50 Main Road, Duston | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 313 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 370 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 493 yd | |
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 688 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Fish Bar | 34 Kent Road, Duston | 340 yd | |
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 401 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 401 yd | |
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 619 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 980 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 605 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 716 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 | 130.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.