Newton Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6EE 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 Newton Road, Northampton, NN5 6EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6DW, NN5 6DU, NN5 6DX, NN5 6DH, NN5 6DZ, NN5 6DJ, NN5 6DY, NN5 6UR, NN5 6DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 6EE is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 52.1% | 44.1% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 47.9% | 55.9% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 6EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 34% | 51% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 28% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 3.7% | -13.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28% | 32% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 6EE this area, 32.3% 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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 32.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.7% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 6.9% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 10.1% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 22.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.1% | 85.8% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 80.6% 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 | 86.2% | 80.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 80.3% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.7% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47% | 37.2% | 9.8% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 125.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Newton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2016-01-20 | £191,662 |
| 148 Newton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-12-14 | £103,421 |
| 148 Newton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2015-03-30 | £96,319 |
| 103 Newton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2010-05-21 | £196,263 |
| 170 Newton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2007-12-20 | £84,315 |
NN5 6EE 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 5,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,132 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 | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,111 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 208 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 299 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 299 yd | |
| Amys Vintage Teas | 38 Cotswold Avenue, Duston | 312 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 643 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 647 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 745 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 860 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 469 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 469 yd | |
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 828 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 828 yd | |
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 336 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 370 yd | |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.