Harry Brown Close is in Duston, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6UR is located in the Duston East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harry Brown Close, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6UL, NN5 6DW, NN5 6UN, NN5 6UQ, NN5 6WF, NN5 6EE, NN5 6WG, NN5 6DP, NN5 6WD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 6UR 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 6UR 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 Harry Brown Close was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harry Brown Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 405th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Harry Brown Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-06-04 | £388,597 |
| 2 Harry Brown Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-12-09 | £435,091 |
| 2 Harry Brown Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-12-01 | £447,197 |
| 4 Harry Brown Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2015-08-13 | £446,492 |
| 2 Harry Brown Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2013-08-23 | £465,921 |
NN5 6UR 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 , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,795 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 | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | - not rated | 1,260 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 | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 4,625 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 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 3,375 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 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,112 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 | 1,126 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 339 yd | |
| Northampton West End Bowling Club | Mendip Road, Duston | 343 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 385 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 385 yd | |
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 517 yd | |
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 567 yd | |
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 680 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 684 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 524 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 524 yd | |
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 653 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 653 yd | |
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 449 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 1,049 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 447 yd | |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 975 yd |
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 1,025 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,081 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.