Chiltern Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6BP 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 Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6BW, NN5 6BS, NN5 6BT, NN5 6AR, NN5 6AX, NN5 6BU, NN5 6AU, NN5 6BY, NN5 6DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 6BP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.3% | 48.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 30.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 45.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 35.4% | 42.4% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 46.2% | 42.7% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19% | 14% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 29% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.1% | 88.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 80.1% 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 | 89.2% | 80.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 80.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.3% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiltern Way was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chiltern Way has the 28th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 492nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-26 | £134,133 |
| 186 Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-12-16 | £364,638 |
| 150 Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-16 | £258,812 |
| 128 Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-06-24 | £241,136 |
| 106 Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2022-04-14 | £129,756 |
NN5 6BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN5 6BP 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 3out of 4 | 1,085 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 | 3,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,602 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amys Vintage Teas | 38 Cotswold Avenue, Duston | 229 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 2 Malvern Grove, Duston | 320 yd | |
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Harlestone Road, Duston | 339 yd | |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of | Latter Day Saints, 137 Harlestone Road | 383 yd | |
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 802 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 828 yd | |
| Spencer Club N'pton Ltd | Spencer Working Mens Club, Tennyson Close | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 884 yd | |
| Windsor Fish Bar | 88 Windsor Crescent, St James | 884 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 949 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 949 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 897 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Weedon Road, St James | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 430 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 509 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 842 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.