Ashtree Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6HT 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 Ashtree Way, Northampton, NN5 6HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6HS, NN5 6JH, NN5 6HR, NN5 6JF, NN5 6HQ, NN5 6HP, NN5 6JJ, NN5 6JQ, NN5 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 6HT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 57.3% | 56.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 42.7% | 43.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 14.5% | 16.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 50.7% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 20.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
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 | 24.9% | 39.6% | 14.7% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 34.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 27.8% | 18.9% | -8.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 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.
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 27.4% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 21.2% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99.2% | 97.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashtree Way was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Duston East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashtree Way has the 16th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Duston East and the 584th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Ashtree Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-07 | £336,150 |
| 3 Ashtree Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-05-12 | £288,613 |
| 17 Ashtree Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-01-08 | £350,720 |
| 4 Ashtree Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2020-05-29 | £298,753 |
| 3 Ashtree Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-12-21 | £287,150 |
NN5 6HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 6HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England VA Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | - not rated | 1,092 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 | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 3,923 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 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,953 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 50 | 50 Main Road, Duston | 119 yd | |
| Duston United Reformed Church | Main Road, Duston | 119 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ St Lukes Centre, Main Road | 229 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | St Lukes Centre, Main Road | 308 yd | |
| Hops and Chops | 6 Kent Road, Duston | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 68 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 85 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 211 yd | |
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 657 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 119 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 119 yd | |
| St Crispins Fish Bar | 34 Kent Road, Duston | 493 yd | |
| Upton Fish Bar | 51 Latchet Lane, Upton | 789 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 55 Latchet Lane, Upton | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 873 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 874 yd | |
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 542 yd |
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 851 yd |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 856 yd |
| Quinton House School UPTON HALL UPTON HALL UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 1,047 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.