Walmer Close, Rushden, NN10 0TE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN10 0TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.5%	0.0%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48.5%	48.5%	0.0%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	23.5%	29.3%	5.8%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	48.7%	43.6%	-5.1%	44.2%	-0.6%
Separated	4.2%	6.8%	2.6%	2.2%	4.6%
Divorced	16.8%	16.5%	-0.3%	9.1%	7.4%
Widowed	6.7%	3.8%	-2.9%	6.1%	-2.3%

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	41.9%	48.5%	6.6%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	35.3%	34.5%	-0.8%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	14%	10.9%	-3.1%	12.7%	-1.8%
Bad health	7.4%	4.2%	-3.2%	4.0%	0.2%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.8%	0.3%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.6%	14.3%	-3.3%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.7%	15.8%	-6.9%	9.6%	6.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	19.5%	2.7%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	4.5%	-1.4%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	21.8%	10.9%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	22.7%	24.1%	1.4%	33.8%	-9.7%
Other	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.0%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.3%	93.1%	-6.2%	81.4%	11.7%
Arab	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.5% 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	98.5%	86.5%	-12.0%	83.2%	3.3%
European Union	0.7%	6.1%	5.4%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.7%	0.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.6%	0.6%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	3.1%	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	86%	-9.6%	83.2%	2.8%
10+ Years	0%	6.7%	6.7%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	4.9%	4.2%	2.9%	2.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	1.2%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Italy	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Romania	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
North Africa	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Walmer Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walmer Close was 49.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walmer Close has the 36th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 477th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NN10 0TE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Walmer Close are based on 19 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 Walmer Close, Rushden, NN10 0TE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN10 0TE

Average Price
£312,556

Semi-Detached
£246,480

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£334,582

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walmer Close

Average Price
£356,474

Semi-Detached
£335,946

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£368,449

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walmer CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Walmer Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-03-27	£289,774
6 Walmer Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2025-02-06	£240,593
5 Walmer Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-06-30	£241,265
3 Walmer Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2022-04-11	£321,019
6 Walmer Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-12-18	£241,437

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN10 0TE

Employment

NN10 0TE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.

NN10 0TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	53
Retired	28
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	11
Education	9
Human health and social work activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Construction	5
Other	2
Information and communication	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH	1out of 4	402 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushden Primary Academy Goulsbra Road , NN10 0YX	3out of 4	794 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU	4out of 4	938 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS	2out of 4	994 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA	3out of 4	1,014 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG	1out of 4	1,916 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF	1out of 4	2,083 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	2,833 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD	- not rated	5,408 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Istanbul Grill	105A High Street South, Rushden	546 yd
Full Gospel Church/Rushden Night Shelter/Cornerfield Cafe	60 High Street South, Rushden	846 yd
Rokka	24 High Street South, Rushden	846 yd
Pizzeria Venezia	30 Church Street, Rushden	999 yd
Rushden Cafe	2 - 2A Church Street, Rushden	999 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Compasses	127 High Street South, Rushden	546 yd
Rushden Athletic Club & Institute	Rushden Athletic Club, 61 Newton Road	565 yd
The Football Club Ltd.	Social Club, Hayden Road	696 yd
Rushden Town Cricket Club	Cricket Club, Short Stocks	774 yd
Rushden Working Mens Club	28 Griffith Street, Rushden	821 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon City	107 High Street South, Rushden	546 yd
Evergreen Fish Bar	Evergreen, Hayden Road	564 yd
Zingers	91 High Street South, Rushden	698 yd
Imperial Garden	38 High Street South, Rushden	846 yd
Domino's Pizza	3 High Street South, Rushden	903 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	100 High Street South, Rushden	605 yd
Lidl	Lidl Stores, 25 Newton Road	715 yd
Rushden Food Centre	16 High Street, Rushden	931 yd
Tesco	7 High Street, Rushden	962 yd
Iceland Foods Limited	48 - 50 High Street, Rushden	1,052 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit 4 Her LITTLE STREET	health and fitness suite	517 yd
Hayden Road Hayden Road	grass pitches	598 yd
Hope Methodist Church Hall (Closed) Park Road		717 yd
Rushden Primary Academy RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY RUSHDEN PRIMARY ACADEMY GOULSBRA ROAD	grass pitches	735 yd
Rushden Town Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB SHORT STOCKS	grass pitches	823 yd
Jubilee Park COWSLIP CLOSE	grass pitches	872 yd
Anytime Fitness (Rushden) CHURCH STREET	health and fitness suite	969 yd
South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	1,017 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	70.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	128.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NN10 0TE