Mordaunt Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7RJ 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 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, NN5 7RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7RT, NN5 7RL, NN5 7RQ, NN5 6PA, NN5 7RU, NN5 7RN, NN5 6PG, NN5 7RF, NN5 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 7RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54.7% | 49.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 40.4% | 45.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 27.6% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 17% | 17.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 5% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 43.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 32.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 15.5% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 25.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 12.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 20.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 91.5% | 81.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 92.8% | 77% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 8.6% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 77.3% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mordaunt Lane was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mordaunt Lane has the 31st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 327th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-30 | £261,978 |
| 15 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-12 | £215,514 |
| 13 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-18 | £225,035 |
| 17 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-04-01 | £230,945 |
| 18 Mordaunt Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-10-05 | £197,455 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,431 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 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | 3out of 4 | 964 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,252 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 | 2,596 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 516 yd | |
| Eurest | @ Travis Perkins plc, Lodge Way | 524 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 593 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 593 yd | |
| Amys Vintage Teas | 38 Cotswold Avenue, Duston | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 639 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 658 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 590 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre COTSWOLD COURT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 1,011 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,052 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 | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.