Orchard Lane is in Denton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 1HT is located in the Hackleton and Grange Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Lane, Denton, Northampton, NN7 1HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 1DG, NN7 1DU, NN7 1DQ, NN7 1DT, NN7 1DR, NN7 1EE, NN7 1DS, NN7 1DZ, NN7 1DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN7 1HT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.3% | 50% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 NN7 1HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.1% 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 | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 67.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 45.6% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 42.5% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 NN7 1HT this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 17.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 38.8% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.1% | 95.8% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 93.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 93.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Lane was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Hackleton and Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hackleton and Grange Park and the 168th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut, 9 Orchard Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £522,500 | 2023-08-29 | £544,427 |
| 11 Orchard Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-10-14 | £493,237 |
| 7 Orchard Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-10-23 | £450,379 |
| 11 Orchard Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-08-01 | £532,492 |
| 15 Orchard Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-07-26 | £605,952 |
NN7 1HT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN7 1HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Primary School Vicarage Lane , Denton NN7 1DT | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cogenhoe Primary School York Avenue , Cogenhoe NN7 1NB | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Hastings Primary School Castle Ashby Road , Yardley Hastings NN7 1EL | 4out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Houghton Church of England Primary Lodge Close , Lodge Road NN7 1AF | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackleton CofE Primary School Main Road , NN7 2AB | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooche Wala | 1 Main Street, Denton | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 1 Main Street, Denton | 121 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Recreation Ground VICARAGE LANE | grass pitches | 229 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.