Sam Harrison Way is in Duston, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6UN is located in the Duston East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sam Harrison Way, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6WF, NN5 6UL, NN5 6WG, NN5 6WD, NN5 6UR, NN5 6FR, NN5 6WA, NN5 6UQ, NN5 6UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 6UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.1% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53% | 49.9% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.3% | 36% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 2.6% | -9.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 40.3% | 59.3% | 19.0% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 33.8% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 6.3% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6UN this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 8.1% | -18.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 46.9% | 26.8% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.4% | 75.8% | -17.6% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 92.5% | 81.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 82% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 11.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sam Harrison Way was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sam Harrison Way has the 35th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 385th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 232.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sam Harrison Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-28 | £283,951 |
| 18 Sam Harrison Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-12-23 | £279,422 |
| 12 Sam Harrison Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-01 | £289,298 |
| 32 Sam Harrison Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2021-03-12 | £343,768 |
| 8 Sam Harrison Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-08 | £399,226 |
NN5 6UN 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,942 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 3,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 5,054 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 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,324 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 | 1,610 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton West End Bowling Club | Mendip Road, Duston | 310 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | St Lukes Centre, Main Road | 415 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 2 Malvern Grove, Duston | 428 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 445 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 393 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 441 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 565 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 627 yd | |
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 537 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 537 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 643 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 643 yd | |
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 916 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 917 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Weedon Road, St James | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 254 yd |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 577 yd | |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 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 | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.