Stenson Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5ED is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stenson Street, Northampton, NN5 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5DZ, NN5 5EB, NN5 5LD, NN5 5EG, NN5 5AZ, NN5 5HG, NN5 5LF, NN5 5LE, NN5 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 5ED is primarily male, with 57.1% of the population 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 | 44.6% | 42.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 55.4% | 57.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 5ED, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 49.4% | 53.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.8% | 23.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 42.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 36.1% | -7.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 5ED this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 29.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 19.5% | 9.9% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 11.8% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 15.4% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.6% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 70.4% | 72.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 76.1% | 65.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 19.4% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 65.6% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stenson Street was 254.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.4% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stenson Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 82nd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Stenson Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2026-01-09 | £167,181 |
| 34 Stenson Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-09-24 | £164,610 |
| 36 Stenson Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-28 | £190,012 |
| 24 Stenson Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-09-08 | £183,421 |
| 30 Stenson Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-08-23 | £204,459 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 475 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,511 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 817 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pillars - Feeding the Homeless | St James Church, St James Road | 73 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 134 yd | |
| The Coffee Press | 4 Harlestone Road, Duston | 196 yd | |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes | 107 St James Park Road, St James | 368 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 1000 Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 134 yd | |
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 226 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 265 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 370 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 61 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 132 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 132 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 374 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 134 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 246 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 322 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 471 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 999 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.