Derwent Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7LA is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwent Drive, Northampton, NN5 7LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7LF, NN5 7LD, NN5 7ND, NN5 7LG, NN5 7LQ, NN5 7NB, NN5 7NA, NN5 7NS, NN5 7JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 7LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 48.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 31.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 35.1% | 36.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 22.9% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7LA this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 30% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 17.4% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 16.1% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.5% | 3.5% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.3% | 77.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 91.5% | 81.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 9.9% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 81.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Drive was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Derwent Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 188th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Derwent Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-04-09 | £207,258 |
| 55 Derwent Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-02-12 | £260,148 |
| 55 Derwent Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-08-30 | £235,273 |
| 56 Derwent Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2018-03-27 | £128,781 |
| 47 Derwent Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-06-12 | £233,031 |
NN5 7LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 1,399 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 | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,316 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 2,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Favourites | 5 Park Square, Kings Heath | 145 yd | |
| Victory Bible Church International | Welland Way, Kings Heath | 146 yd | |
| The Fig Tree Bar & Kitchen | Dallington Fitness Leisure Wellbeing Club, Poyntz Lane | 527 yd | |
| Zoomania | Northampton, Gladstone Road | 528 yd | |
| Cibo | Unit 306, K2 House | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Club N'pton Ltd | Spencer Working Mens Club, Tennyson Close | 807 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Onion | 2 Park Square, Kings Heath | 122 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Recreation Ground Nene Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 353 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 923 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.