Provence Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6EH is located in the Duston West and St. Crispin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Provence Court, Northampton, NN5 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6EJ, NN5 6YP, NN5 6EF, NN5 6HZ, NN5 6HX, NN5 6HU, NN5 6YS, NN5 6EN, NN5 6YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 6EH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN5 6EH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 28.6% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 61.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 16.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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 | 57.3% | 51.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39.9% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6.8% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13.3% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 31.2% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 91.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 91.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 91.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Provence Court was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Duston East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Provence Court has the 13th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Duston East and the 446th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Provence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-29 | £352,824 |
| 7 Provence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2024-07-11 | £440,359 |
| 5 Provence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2024-03-18 | £329,321 |
| 18 Provence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-07-21 | £324,337 |
| 38 Provence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-10-29 | £308,655 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpole Primary School Larkhall Lane , Harpole NN7 4DP | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlestone Primary School Church Lane , Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 5,149 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 | 2,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 4,848 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 5,142 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart of Duston | 573 Harlestone Road, Duston | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Spice | 47 Bordeaux Close, St Giles Park | 229 yd | |
| Duston Cottage | 235 Main Road, Duston | 833 yd | |
| Duston Fish Bar | 233 Main Road, Duston | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 50 Bordeaux Close, St Giles Park | 229 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 237-245 Main Road, Duston | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Errington Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| The Duston School BERRYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 957 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.08 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.08 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.