Malcolm Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5NJ is located in the Duston East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malcolm Drive, Northampton, NN5 5NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5NH, NN5 7AW, NN5 5PG, NN5 5PF, NN5 5AN, NN5 5PP, NN5 5BY, NN5 5BX, NN5 5PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 5NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.4% | 53.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 42.6% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.7% | 24.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 49.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 20.4% | 14.6% | -5.8% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 43.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 28.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.4% | 17.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.9% | 21.8% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 32.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 90.5% | 86.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 91.9% | 84.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 85.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malcolm Drive was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Malcolm Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 391st lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Malcolm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-08-29 | £205,611 |
| 73 Malcolm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-12 | £168,787 |
| 61 Malcolm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-03 | £292,417 |
| 145 Malcolm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-02 | £291,667 |
| 113 Malcolm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-07-22 | £239,447 |
NN5 5NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN5 5NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 134 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 679 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 | 679 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,560 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 704 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,743 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 | 2,057 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Free schools | 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 | 343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restaurant | Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville | 353 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Cannons Health Club, Walter Tull Way | 502 yd | |
| Merkur Bingo | Weedon Road, St James | 502 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 95 Weedon Road, St James | 502 yd | |
| Levy UK | Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club, Franklins Gardens | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 317 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 670 yd | |
| Sixfields Hungry Horse | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 740 yd | |
| The Walter Tull | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 740 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 228 yd | |
| Windsor Fish Bar | 88 Windsor Crescent, St James | 228 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 502 yd | |
| St James Fish Bar | 91 Weedon Road, St James | 502 yd | |
| St James Kebab | 89 Weedon Road, St James | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Weedon Road, St James | 397 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 558 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 682 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 796 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 932 yd |
| Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.