Westleigh Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4JX is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westleigh Close, Northampton, NN1 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4PB, NN1 4PD, NN1 4JN, NN1 4PE, NN1 4JR, NN1 4NZ, NN1 4PF, NN1 4QT, NN1 4QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4JX 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 | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58% | 41.8% | -16.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 40.7% | 14.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 46.9% | 52.9% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 27.9% | 13.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 34.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 67.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 44.1% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 27.7% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 7% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 44.1% | -28.8% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 12.4% | 0.9% | 11.5% |
| Other EU countries | 13.3% | 1.5% | 11.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westleigh Close was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westleigh Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 461st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Westleigh Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £1,495,000 | 2021-09-28 | £1,611,972 |
| 6 Westleigh Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,500 | 2021-03-25 | £100,162 |
| 6 Westleigh Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2017-08-18 | £104,267 |
| 6 Westleigh Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2012-08-31 | £122,087 |
| 17 Westleigh Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £75,000 | 2011-06-14 | £121,694 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Further education | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchenn | Flat 21 Galliard Court, 48 Baronson Gardens | 168 yd | |
| Old Bakehouse Antiques Centre | 88-90 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 172 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 283 yd | |
| The Study Room Cafe | 2A Roe Road, Northampton | 299 yd | |
| The Cube Disability Ltd | Campbell Works, Clarke Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 437 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 472 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 496 yd | |
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 500 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Tandoori | 113 Adnitt Road, Abington | 263 yd | |
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 303 yd | |
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 500 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 500 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 534 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 538 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 582 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 660 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 440 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 528 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 617 yd | |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 820 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.