Lavender Lane is in Horton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 2AS 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Lane, Horton, Northampton, NN7 2AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 2EN, NN7 2AT, NN7 2AU, NN7 2BU, NN7 2AP, NN7 2AX, NN7 2QU, NN7 2AY, NN7 2DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 2AS 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 | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN7 2AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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 | 16.1% | 19.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 66.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 22.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.6%) 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 | 55% | 53.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 34.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 2AS this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 18.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.2% | 50.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 16.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 91.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.1% | 92% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.5% | 76.7% | 17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Lane was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Hackleton and Grange Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hackleton and Grange Park and the 455th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth House, 3 Lavender Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-03-01 | £675,806 |
| 14 Lavender Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-03-03 | £754,948 |
| Wentworth House, 3 Lavender Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2014-11-21 | £506,697 |
NN7 2AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
NN7 2AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackleton CofE Primary School Main Road , NN7 2AB | 4out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Primary School Vicarage Lane , Denton NN7 1DT | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartwell Primary School School Lane , Hartwell NN7 2HL | 4out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The French Partridge | Newport Pagnell Road, Horton | 246 yd | |
| Horton House Sports Club | Pavilion And Sports Ground, 12 Denton Road | 501 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horton House Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND THE DRIVE | grass pitches | 393 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.