Lavender Way is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 0NQ is located in the Rushden South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Way, Rushden, NN10 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 0UD, NN10 0TY, NN10 0TS, NN10 0TZ, NN10 0UH, NN10 0UE, NN10 0NS, NN10 0ND, NN10 0TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN10 0NQ is primarily male, with 53.1% of the population 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 | 45.3% | 46.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 53.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 35.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.3% | 50.5% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 25.2% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 23.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 92.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 93.7% | 89.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 89.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Way was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Rushden Pemberton West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lavender Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rushden Pemberton West and the 344th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Lavender Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-11-20 | £252,086 |
| 5 Lavender Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-02 | £221,408 |
| 21 Lavender Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-03-26 | £260,962 |
| 45 Lavender Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-04 | £233,595 |
| 29 Lavender Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2018-11-16 | £330,995 |
NN10 0NQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Primary Academy Goulsbra Road , NN10 0YX | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | 1out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 1out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 2,748 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 | 3,532 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 4,636 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 | 567 yd | |
| Full Gospel Church/Rushden Night Shelter/Cornerfield Cafe | 60 High Street South, Rushden | 789 yd | |
| Rokka | 24 High Street South, Rushden | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses | 127 High Street South, Rushden | 567 yd | |
| Rushden Conservative Club Limited | 44 High Street South, Rushden | 789 yd | |
| Rushden Working Mens Club | 28 Griffith Street, Rushden | 930 yd | |
| Rushden Athletic Club & Institute | Rushden Athletic Club, 61 Newton Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 107 High Street South, Rushden | 567 yd | |
| Zingers | 91 High Street South, Rushden | 690 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | 38 High Street South, Rushden | 789 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 High Street South, Rushden | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 100 High Street South, Rushden | 552 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 25 Newton Road | 1,051 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 High Street, Rushden | 1,080 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Park COWSLIP CLOSE | grass pitches | 147 yd |
| South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Fit 4 Her LITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Rushden Primary Academy RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY GOULSBRA ROAD | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Rushden & Higham Rfc BEDFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Hope Methodist Church Hall (Closed) Park Road | 907 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.