Cameron Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5NX 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 Cameron Drive, Northampton, NN5 5NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5NY, NN5 6AJ, NN5 5NU, NN5 5PE, NN5 5NT, NN5 5NZ, NN5 5PD, NN5 5NN, NN5 5NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 5NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.7% | 47.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 23.7% | 29.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 46.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 34.4% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 36.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 23.3% | 23.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 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 5NX this area, 38.1% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.2% | 38.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 17.5% | 5.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 18% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 1.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.9% | 85.6% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 86.1% | 77.9% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 77.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cameron Drive was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cameron Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 421st lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cameron Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-12-05 | £309,396 |
| 5 Cameron Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-01-20 | £251,125 |
| 7 Cameron Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2022-08-05 | £207,292 |
| 3 Cameron Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-07-30 | £242,241 |
| 25 Cameron Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-06-11 | £261,476 |
NN5 5NX 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 5NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 1,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 5,333 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 | 143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , NN5 7HX | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,982 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,936 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 | 920 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,399 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 | 651 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of | Latter Day Saints, 137 Harlestone Road | 464 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 2 Malvern Grove, Duston | 471 yd | |
| Northampton West End Bowling Club | Mendip Road, Duston | 473 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Harlestone Road, Duston | 562 yd | |
| Amys Vintage Teas | 38 Cotswold Avenue, Duston | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 542 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 716 yd | |
| Sixfields Hungry Horse | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 847 yd | |
| The Walter Tull | Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 847 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 304 yd | |
| Windsor Fish Bar | 88 Windsor Crescent, St James | 304 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 890 yd | |
| St James Fish Bar | 91 Weedon Road, St James | 890 yd | |
| St James Kebab | 89 Weedon Road, St James | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Weedon Road, St James | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 755 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 756 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 896 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 732 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 994 yd |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.