Windrush Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7NA 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 Windrush Way, Northampton, NN5 7NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7NB, NN5 7LA, NN5 7ND, NN5 7NF, NN5 7LB, NN5 7LD, NN5 7JU, NN5 7LF, NN5 7NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 7NA 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 7NA 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 Windrush Way was 175.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windrush Way has the 12th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 137th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Windrush Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-04-24 | £255,520 |
| 29 Windrush Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2024-02-07 | £215,851 |
| 17 Windrush Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-06 | £193,927 |
| 51 Windrush Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-06-24 | £231,091 |
| 35 Windrush Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2020-08-21 | £276,650 |
NN5 7NA 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 , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,487 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 | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , NN5 7HX | - not rated | 736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Community 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 | 5,067 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 | 1,858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent School The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Bible Church International | Welland Way, Kings Heath | 62 yd | |
| Your Favourites | 5 Park Square, Kings Heath | 293 yd | |
| Zoomania | Northampton, Gladstone Road | 414 yd | |
| Cibo | Unit 306, K2 House | 538 yd | |
| Oregano (Grill House) | Unit 308, Heathfield Way | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Club N'pton Ltd | Spencer Working Mens Club, Tennyson Close | 805 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Onion | 2 Park Square, Kings Heath | 265 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 1,008 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Recreation Ground Nene Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 998 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.