Upper Queen Street, Rushden, NN10 0BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN10 0BS 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	52.7%	50.9%	-1.8%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	47.3%	49.1%	1.8%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	39.7%	11.0%	37.9%	1.8%
Married: Opposite sex	47.5%	42.1%	-5.4%	44.2%	-2.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	3.6%	0.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	11.1%	9.5%	-1.6%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	9%	5.2%	-3.8%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

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	39.2%	45.7%	6.5%	48.4%	-2.7%
Good health	37.6%	34.9%	-2.7%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	13.2%	16.4%	3.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	6.6%	2.1%	-4.5%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	3.4%	0.9%	-2.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.1%	21.1%	-8.0%	18.2%	2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.8%	12%	-11.8%	9.6%	2.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	17.5%	-0.5%	13.4%	4.1%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	10%	6.3%	5.3%	4.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	15.5%	6.1%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	10.7%	20.3%	9.6%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	5.3%	3.6%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3.5%	3.5%	3.1%	0.4%
Pakistani	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1.3%	2.3%	1.0%	2.5%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.2%	90.4%	-5.8%	81.4%	9.0%
Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.3% 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	93.4%	86.3%	-7.1%	83.2%	3.1%
European Union	2.8%	7.6%	4.8%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	3.5%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	86.3%	-6.8%	83.2%	3.1%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	1.6%	2.9%	1.3%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	2.2%	1.2%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	0.9%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.6%	76.7%	-9.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	22.4%	13.5%	8.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.5%	37.2%	15.3%
Christian	36.7%	46.2%	-9.5%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	7.3%	6.0%	1.3%

Safety

Is Upper Queen Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Queen Street was 30.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.7% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Upper Queen Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 230th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,600

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NN10 0BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upper Queen Street are based on 98 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Upper Queen Street, Rushden, NN10 0BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN10 0BS

Average Price
£203,974

Semi-Detached
£213,363

Terraced
£197,716

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Queen Street

Average Price
£224,841

Semi-Detached
£234,173

Terraced
£205,469

Detached
£249,938

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper Queen Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
92 Upper Queen Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2019-01-10	£218,385
98 Upper Queen Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£191,000	2018-11-30	£245,992
96 Upper Queen Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£188,000	2018-04-18	£245,601
73 Upper Queen Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,500	2017-11-24	£252,775
98 Upper Queen Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£127,000	2015-08-28	£206,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN10 0BS

Employment

NN10 0BS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	15
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA	3out of 4	512 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH	1out of 4	858 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS	2out of 4	1,139 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED	3out of 4	1,342 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ	3out of 4	1,427 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF	1out of 4	901 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG	1out of 4	1,362 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY	3out of 4	4,752 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road ,	- not rated	1,657 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
4 Seasons Cafe	2 Hamblin Court, Rushden	1,039 yd
Wok Inn	134 High Street, Rushden	1,050 yd
Cafe Bangla	86 High Street, Rushden	1,069 yd
Wishbones	62 High Street, Rushden	1,092 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rushden Town Cricket Club	Cricket Club, Short Stocks	412 yd
The Football Club Ltd.	Social Club, Hayden Road	494 yd
King Edward VII	158 Queen Street, Rushden	773 yd
Rushden Athletic Club & Institute	Rushden Athletic Club, 61 Newton Road	901 yd
Railway Inn	143 High Street, Rushden	1,077 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Evergreen Fish Bar	Evergreen, Hayden Road	738 yd
Red Cafe Fish N Chips	6 Higham Road, Rushden	1,039 yd
Blue Corner Cafe	130 - 132 High Street, Rushden	1,050 yd
USA Fried Chicken	136 High Street, Rushden	1,050 yd
Yum Jamaica	104 High Street, Rushden	1,059 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	Lidl Stores, 25 Newton Road	995 yd
Asda Stores Ltd.	Petrol Filling Station, Higham Road	1,039 yd
Asda Stores	161 High Street, Rushden	1,077 yd
Iceland Foods Limited	48 - 50 High Street, Rushden	1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rushden Town Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB SHORT STOCKS	grass pitches	379 yd
Hayden Road Hayden Road	grass pitches	610 yd
Ferrers School QUEENSWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	964 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.