Ashcroft Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6SS 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 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, NN5 6SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6SR, NN5 6SP, NN5 6RF, NN5 6SW, NN5 6RE, NN5 6RS, NN5 6RD, NN5 6TG, NN5 6TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 6SS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 54.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 45.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 27.6% | 31.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.8% | 39.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 48.9% | 39.1% | -9.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 17.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.1% | 23.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 90.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashcroft Close was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Duston East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashcroft Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Duston East and the 553rd lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-15 | £280,231 |
| 1 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-29 | £312,932 |
| 14 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2020-09-03 | £296,294 |
| 8 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-04-12 | £317,974 |
| 8 Ashcroft Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,995 | 2016-10-21 | £292,268 |
NN5 6SS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6SS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 6SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 5,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,451 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 | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | - not rated | 1,471 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 | 1,471 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 652 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 763 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,958 yd | Community 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 | 652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,912 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 | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,730 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 610 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 651 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 651 yd | |
| Spectrum | Head Office, Berrywood Road | 781 yd | |
| Eurest | @ Travis Perkins plc, Lodge Way | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 300 yd | |
| St Crispins Social Club | Berrywood Road, Duston | 849 yd | |
| The Hart of Duston | 573 Harlestone Road, Duston | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Cottage | 235 Main Road, Duston | 433 yd | |
| Duston Fish Bar | 233 Main Road, Duston | 433 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 476 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 476 yd | |
| Fusion Spice | 47 Bordeaux Close, St Giles Park | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 237-245 Main Road, Duston | 433 yd | |
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 535 yd | |
| Tesco | 50 Bordeaux Close, St Giles Park | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Errington Park PARK AVENUE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 583 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| The Duston School BERRYWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 730 yd |
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.