Timken Way North is in Duston, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 6WG is located in the Duston East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Timken Way North, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6WG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6WD, NN5 6WF, NN5 6WA, NN5 6UU, NN5 6WE, NN5 6UN, NN5 6UQ, NN5 6UL, NN5 6FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 6WG 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 6WG 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 Timken Way North 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.
Timken Way North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Timken Way North, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-06-25 | £324,810 |
| 65 Timken Way North, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-03-05 | £318,427 |
| 67 Timken Way North, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2018-06-29 | £319,954 |
| 69 Timken Way North, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2018-03-23 | £341,716 |
| 75 Timken Way North, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-10-14 | £495,779 |
NN5 6WG 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 | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,138 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,049 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 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millway Primary School Millway , Duston NN5 6ES | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School St Crispin Drive , Duston NN5 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 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 | 3,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 4,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 5,146 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 | 984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,386 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 | 1,553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,226 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 | 3,249 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favell Day Services | St Lukes Centre, Main Road | 383 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 403 yd | |
| Northampton West End Bowling Club | Mendip Road, Duston | 419 yd | |
| Number 50 | 50 Main Road, Duston | 459 yd | |
| Duston United Reformed Church | Main Road, Duston | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Conservative Assoc & Club | Meeting Lane, Old Duston | 376 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 457 yd | |
| The Squirrels Inn | 31-33 Main Road, Duston | 490 yd | |
| Melbourne Arms | Melbourne Lane, Old Duston | 562 yd | |
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Spice | 38A Main Road, Duston | 459 yd | |
| Duston Village Chippy | 48 Main Road, Duston | 459 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 606 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 606 yd | |
| St Crispins Fish Bar | 34 Kent Road, Duston | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 534 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 20 Gambrel Road, Duston | 957 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys, Weedon Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Millway Primary School Millway | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| St Crispins Park Kent Road | grass pitches | 862 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.