Lyttleton Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7ET is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lyttleton Road, Northampton, NN5 7ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7BF, NN5 7BE, NN5 7BA, NN5 7EA, NN5 7DY, NN5 7BX, NN5 7BB, NN5 7EB, NN5 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 7ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 51.3% | 53.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46.4% | -2.3% | 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 area around NN5 7ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.7% | 52.1% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 35.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 49.3% | 54.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 34.4% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 22.4% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 22.4% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 6.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 62% | 63.6% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 57.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 57.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 23.2% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -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 | 72.4% | 57.4% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 21% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 7.1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.6% | 76.7% | -24.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lyttleton Road was 185.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lyttleton Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit D Lyttleton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2018-09-26 | £5,369 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN5 7ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 3,138 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 277 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 2,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 5,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 1,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Christian Centre | Gladstone Road, Spencer | 251 yd | |
| Deaf Connect | Spencer dallington Community Centre, Tintern Avenue | 320 yd | |
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes | 107 St James Park Road, St James | 329 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 1000 Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 526 yd | |
| Gladstone Centre | Gladstone Road, Spencer | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 510 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 526 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 579 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 713 yd | |
| Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club | St Andrews Road, Northampton | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton House | Canton House, 24 Dallington Road | 209 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 328 yd | |
| Spencer's Takeaway | 79-81 Gladstone Road, Spencer | 377 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 571 yd | |
| St James Fish Bar | 91 Weedon Road, St James | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 337 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 372 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 376 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 537 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 789 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 | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.8% |
| 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.