Poyntz Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7TZ is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poyntz Lane, Northampton, NN5 7TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 6AB, NN5 7RY, NN5 7AL, NN5 7AR, NN5 6AA, NN5 7PN, NN5 6AF, NN5 7AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 7TZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN5 7TZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 21.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 52.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 14.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 40.1% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 19.5% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 40.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 87.3% | 84.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 88.7% | 87.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 87.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.3% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poyntz Lane was 102.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poyntz Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toad Hall Poyntz Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-06-29 | £557,222 |
| Alphen House Poyntz Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2010-11-12 | £638,909 |
| Alphen House Poyntz Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2001-09-07 | £555,380 |
| Toad Hall Poyntz Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 1999-01-22 | £785,135 |
| Alphen House Poyntz Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1998-12-18 | £730,931 |
NN5 7TZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN5 7TZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN5 7TZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 126 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , NN5 7HX | - not rated | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 3,970 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 | 826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,121 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,782 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 | 834 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent School The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Bridge School Barrack Road , NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Methodist Church | Harlestone Road, Duston | 85 yd | |
| Church Of Jesus Christ Of | Latter Day Saints, 137 Harlestone Road | 189 yd | |
| Pavillion | Dallington Park, Dallington Park Road | 354 yd | |
| The Fig Tree Bar & Kitchen | Dallington Fitness Leisure Wellbeing Club, Poyntz Lane | 509 yd | |
| Amys Vintage Teas | 38 Cotswold Avenue, Duston | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 447 yd | |
| Spencer Club N'pton Ltd | Spencer Working Mens Club, Tennyson Close | 521 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 1,062 yd | |
| Poppy Field Farm | 1 Telstar Way, Northampton | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 673 yd | |
| Canton House | Canton House, 24 Dallington Road | 890 yd | |
| Wah Kee | 92a Windsor Crescent, St James | 903 yd | |
| Windsor Fish Bar | 88 Windsor Crescent, St James | 903 yd | |
| Purple Onion | 2 Park Square, Kings Heath | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 86 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Duston United Tennis Club MENDIP ROAD | tennis courts | 839 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.