Barn Way is in Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7UW 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 Barn Way, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN5 7UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 7UW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 53.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 46.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7UW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 34.3% | 43% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 37% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 54.5% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 42% | 31.2% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 26.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 15.1% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 18.1% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.9% | 78.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 87.8% | 74.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 14% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 74% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Way was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 243rd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit C Pentagon Park Barn Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2025-12-02 | £673,789 |
| Unit D Pentagon Park Barn Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-13 | £488,301 |
| Unit E Pentagon Park Barn Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-03-13 | £488,301 |
| Unit J Pentagon Park Barn Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £3,700,000 | 2024-10-16 | £3,684,647 |
| Unit G Pentagon Park Barn Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £308,253 | 2024-09-11 | £307,612 |
NN5 7UW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7UW 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 | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 5,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Eldean Primary School Main Road , Duston NN5 6PP | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopping Hill Primary School Pendle Road , Duston NN5 6DT | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary Academy North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Primary School North Oval , Kings Heath NN5 7LN | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,469 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Middle Community School Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,859 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,835 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest | @ Travis Perkins plc, Lodge Way | 187 yd | |
| GJ Catering | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 969 yd | |
| Squirrels Family & Childcare Centre | Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road | 969 yd | |
| Duston Sports Centre - Trilogy | Cotswold Court, Duston | 1,074 yd | |
| Sophisticake Creations | 114 Newton Road, Duston | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart of Duston | 573 Harlestone Road, Duston | 712 yd | |
| The Longboat | 61 Eastfield Road, Duston | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duston Cottage | 235 Main Road, Duston | 704 yd | |
| Duston Fish Bar | 233 Main Road, Duston | 704 yd | |
| Silver Sea | 6 Limehurst Square, Duston | 875 yd | |
| Golden Rice Bowl | 2 Limehurst Square, Duston | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative | 237-245 Main Road, Duston | 704 yd | |
| Tesco | 13-14 Limehurst Square, Duston | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duston Community Association PENDLE ROAD | 916 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 17.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 17.1% |
| Median download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.