Abington Cottages is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4PT is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abington Cottages, Northampton, NN1 4PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2BX, NN1 4PR, NN1 4PU, NN3 3HP, NN1 4EZ, NN3 2BU, NN1 4RB, NN3 2HS, NN1 4PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 4PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 NN1 4PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 43.3% | 45.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 35.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.5% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.4% | 12.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 38.7% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 92.9% | 79.1% | -13.8% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.7% 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 | 84.6% | 77.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 77.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abington Cottages was 285.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.3% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Abington Cottages has the 16th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 64th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Abington Cottages, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-11-21 | £236,418 |
| 3 Abington Cottages, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2010-10-22 | £230,703 |
| 4 Abington Cottages, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-07-01 | £369,395 |
| 3 Abington Cottages, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2002-09-20 | £319,203 |
| 1 Abington Cottages, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 1999-06-04 | £750,094 |
NN1 4PT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
NN1 4PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,003 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 | 2,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,014 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 | 1,360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | The County Ground, Abington Avenue | 53 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 321 yd | |
| The Cube Disability Ltd | Campbell Works, Clarke Road | 371 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Abington Park, Wellingborough Road | 420 yd | |
| The Study Room Cafe | 2A Roe Road, Northampton | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 53 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 325 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 544 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 752 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panshi Northampton | 223 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 403 yd | |
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 474 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 505 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 505 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 506 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 514 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 700 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 763 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 70 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 78 yd | |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 593 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 791 yd | |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 866 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 949 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 1,091 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.