Byfield Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5HH 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 Byfield Road, Northampton, NN5 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5HQ, NN5 5DN, NN5 5DU, NN5 5HR, NN5 5DW, NN5 5DX, NN5 5DP, NN5 5DT, NN5 5DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 5HH has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 45.9% | 47% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 53% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 5HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 54.4% | 55.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.3% | 23.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 36.6% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 20.5% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 5HH this area, 32.7% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 32.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 8.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.5% | 20.7% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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 | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 64.8% | 62.1% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 70.4% | 64.9% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 64.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 23% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 1.6% | -11.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 36.3% | 46.2% | -9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byfield Road was 292.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byfield Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Stirrup House Byfield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-10-18 | £107,745 |
| Flat 8 Stirrup House Byfield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2016-04-11 | £132,917 |
| Flat 8 Stirrup House Byfield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2007-08-31 | £121,346 |
| Flat 9 Stirrup House Byfield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-05-19 | £96,646 |
| Flat 14 Stirrup House Byfield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £42,000 | 2004-10-25 | £63,537 |
NN5 5HH area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 13% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Unemployed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,312 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Piccolo | Northampton Railway Station, Black Lion Hill | 200 yd | |
| Innovation Cafe | UoN Innovation Centre, Green Street | 270 yd | |
| Three Pillars - Feeding the Homeless | St James Church, St James Road | 331 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 442 yd | |
| The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe) | Unit 5, St James Retail Park | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 222 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 442 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 573 yd | |
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 662 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 305 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 443 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 443 yd | |
| Northampton Pizza Ltd T/A Caprinos P | 6C Sol Central, Marefair | 545 yd | |
| Charlie's Peri Peri | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 442 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 557 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 587 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 758 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 781 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 548 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 270.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.