South Close is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 0LQ is located in the Rushden South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Close, Rushden, NN10 0LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 0RF, NN10 0LA, NN10 0RG, NN10 0RB, NN10 0LS, NN10 0RD, NN10 0RA, NN10 0RH, NN10 0LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN10 0LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 48.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 NN10 0LQ, 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 | 43.9% | 45.3% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 35.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 44% | 44.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 37.5% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 23.8% | 21.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 9.3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.3% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 26.1% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.7% | 94.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93.4% | 90.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Close was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 350th highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 South Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-05-03 | £291,076 |
| 12 South Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-06-22 | £240,637 |
| 5 South Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-12-18 | £218,287 |
| 7 South Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2015-10-09 | £260,055 |
| 13 South Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2014-02-03 | £224,902 |
NN10 0LQ 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | 1out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 1out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 5,099 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 | 120 yd | |
| Full Gospel Church/Rushden Night Shelter/Cornerfield Cafe | 60 High Street South, Rushden | 255 yd | |
| Rokka | 24 High Street South, Rushden | 255 yd | |
| Pizzeria Venezia | 30 Church Street, Rushden | 487 yd | |
| Rushden Cafe | 2 - 2A Church Street, Rushden | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses | 127 High Street South, Rushden | 120 yd | |
| Rushden Conservative Club Limited | 44 High Street South, Rushden | 255 yd | |
| Rushden Working Mens Club | 28 Griffith Street, Rushden | 278 yd | |
| Rushden Athletic Club & Institute | Rushden Athletic Club, 61 Newton Road | 406 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 73 High Street, Rushden | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zingers | 91 High Street South, Rushden | 111 yd | |
| Dragon City | 107 High Street South, Rushden | 120 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | 38 High Street South, Rushden | 255 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 High Street South, Rushden | 344 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Go | 1 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 High Street South, Rushden | 139 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 25 Newton Road | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 High Street, Rushden | 437 yd | |
| Rushden Food Centre | 16 High Street, Rushden | 458 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 48 - 50 High Street, Rushden | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit 4 Her LITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 154 yd |
| Hope Methodist Church Hall (Closed) Park Road | 225 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Rushden) CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Hayden Road Hayden Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Corpus Conditioning FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE DUCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Jubilee Park COWSLIP CLOSE | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Rushden Town Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB SHORT STOCKS | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Splash Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 yd |
| Rushden Primary Academy RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY GOULSBRA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.