Lincoln Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5LA is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lincoln Road, Northampton, NN5 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5LB, NN5 5JZ, NN5 5JX, NN5 5JU, NN5 5LT, NN5 5LS, NN5 5LD, NN5 5JS, NN5 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 5LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.2% | 48.7% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.3% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 47.6% | 47.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 33.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) 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 | 52.5% | 55.2% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 33.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 22.4% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 32.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.8% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 78.7% | 73.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 75.8% | 55.2% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 27.8% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 55.2% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 18.9% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 13.6% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.9% | 76.7% | -30.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 16.3% | 1.3% | 15.0% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lincoln Road was 90.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lincoln Road has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 361st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Lincoln Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-17 | £194,296 |
| 35 Lincoln Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £174,230 | 2018-03-16 | £223,606 |
| 35 Lincoln Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £1,802,666 | 2018-03-16 | £2,065,469 |
| 43 Lincoln Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2016-11-29 | £210,712 |
| 37 Lincoln Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2014-05-16 | £190,247 |
NN5 5LA 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 | 231 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,105 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 | 515 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,765 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,639 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 | 1,634 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,443 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,359 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 | 1,379 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,821 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Pillars - Feeding the Homeless | St James Church, St James Road | 143 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 268 yd | |
| The Coffee Press | 4 Harlestone Road, Duston | 316 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | Unit A, Harvey Reeves Road | 343 yd | |
| Mickey's Cafe | 24 St James Mill Road, Northampton | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 217 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 268 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 350 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 406 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 164 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 194 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 194 yd | |
| Greggs | Harvey Reeves Road, St James | 374 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 268 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 322 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 472 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 570 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.