Whitefield Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6SL 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 Whitefield Road, Northampton, NN5 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6SJ, NN5 6TH, NN5 6SH, NN5 6SQ, NN5 6RR, NN5 6SW, NN5 6SN, NN5 6SP, NN5 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 6SL 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 | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 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 6SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 23.3% | 30.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 58.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 40.7% | 49.4% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 35.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 21.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 25.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 90% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94% | 88.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 88.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitefield Road was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Duston East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitefield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Duston East and the 78th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Whitefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-10 | £318,514 |
| 20 Whitefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,500 | 2022-10-06 | £259,709 |
| 58 Whitefield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2020-11-27 | £406,562 |
| 26 Whitefield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-03-31 | £270,558 |
| 40 Whitefield Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-08-25 | £280,000 |
NN5 6SL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,284 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 | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 5,077 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 | 2out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,784 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 | 2,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 432 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 432 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 455 yd | |
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 692 yd | |
| Eurest | @ Travis Perkins plc, Lodge Way | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 128 yd | |
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 1,014 yd | |
| The Hart of Duston | 573 Harlestone Road, Duston | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 265 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 265 yd | |
| Duston Cottage | 235 Main Road, Duston | 586 yd | |
| Duston Fish Bar | 233 Main Road, Duston | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 339 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative | 237-245 Main Road, Duston | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 361 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Errington Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The Duston School BERRYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 989 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.