Nene Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7NG 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 Nene Way, Northampton, NN5 7NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7LB, NN5 7PR, NN5 7NR, NN5 7NF, NN5 7NE, NN5 7NQ, NN5 7NU, NN5 7ND, NN5 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 7NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 50.5% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 49.5% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 40.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 46.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 33.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 7NG this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 28.3% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.6% | 87.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 85.4% | 68.9% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 22% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 68.6% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nene Way was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nene Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 515th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Nene Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-08 | £239,867 |
| 45 Nene Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-05 | £182,136 |
| 44 Nene Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-03-22 | £306,300 |
| 34 Nene Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,500 | 2023-03-03 | £208,485 |
| 44 Nene Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-01-18 | £309,729 |
NN5 7NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 160 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Knights Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 6QL | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , NN5 7HX | - not rated | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 2,118 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 | 5,083 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 | 2,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,166 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent School The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 266 yd | |
| Your Favourites | 5 Park Square, Kings Heath | 392 yd | |
| Zoomania | Northampton, Gladstone Road | 732 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Snooker Club | 93 High Street, Kingsthorpe | 754 yd | |
| The Fig Tree Bar & Kitchen | Dallington Fitness Leisure Wellbeing Club, Poyntz Lane | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Onion | 2 Park Square, Kings Heath | 389 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Recreation Ground Nene Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 736 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.