Willow Herb Close is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 0GB is located in the Rushden South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Herb Close, Rushden, NN10 0GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 0GJ, NN10 0GG, NN10 0GA, NN10 0GH, NN10 0GF, NN10 0XL, NN10 0GD, NN10 0PN, NN10 0GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN10 0GB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 NN10 0GB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% 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 | 18.1% | 25.7% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.5% | 63.8% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 52% | 54.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 34.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 11.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 15.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 13.7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 20% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 30.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.3% | 89.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 93.1% | 90.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91.3% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.3% | 37.2% | 6.1% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Herb Close was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Rushden Pemberton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Herb Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rushden Pemberton West and the 255th lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Willow Herb Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2026-02-20 | £369,628 |
| 3 Willow Herb Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-08-06 | £295,894 |
| 1 Willow Herb Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-22 | £341,508 |
| 14 Willow Herb Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-12 | £346,762 |
| 4 Willow Herb Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-01 | £256,980 |
NN10 0GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Primary Academy Goulsbra Road , NN10 0YX | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Manor Lane , Wymington NN10 9LL | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road Junior School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Boys' School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chichele Girls' School Spencer Road , NN10 6AD | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 2,793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood The Chestnuts , 296 Bedford Road NN10 0SE | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 2,769 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 4,022 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 4,388 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 105A High Street South, Rushden | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses | 127 High Street South, Rushden | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 107 High Street South, Rushden | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 High Street South, Rushden | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushden & Higham Rfc BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Jubilee Park COWSLIP CLOSE | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Rushden Primary Academy RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY GOULSBRA ROAD | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| John White Golf Club RUSHDEN GOLF RANGE RUSHDEN GOLF RANGE BEDFORD ROAD | golf | 852 yd |
| Fit 4 Her LITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,042 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 | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.