The Forge is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 0UF is located in the Rushden Pemberton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Forge, Rushden, NN10 0UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 0QS, NN10 0XH, NN10 0QU, NN10 9YE, NN10 9YU, NN10 9YT, NN10 0RL, NN10 9EP, NN10 9GB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN10 0UF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.1% | 49.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 0UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 34.1% | 43.3% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 31% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 14.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.9% | 43.3% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.4% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 17.7% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 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.
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 22.5% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 22.5% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 92% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 97.5% | 91.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 90.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Forge was 486.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 353.5% higher than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Forge has the 4th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 207.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Forge, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-04-12 | £289,149 |
| 2 The Forge, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2016-11-11 | £294,620 |
| 1 The Forge, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-08-30 | £328,166 |
| 3 The Forge, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-03-31 | £278,764 |
| 4 The Forge, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-03-24 | £286,507 |
NN10 0UF 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | 1out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 804 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 | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 5,178 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 | 2,878 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 5,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Venezia | 30 Church Street, Rushden | 161 yd | |
| Rushden Cafe | 2 - 2A Church Street, Rushden | 161 yd | |
| Full Gospel Church/Rushden Night Shelter/Cornerfield Cafe | 60 High Street South, Rushden | 228 yd | |
| Rokka | 24 High Street South, Rushden | 228 yd | |
| ShangHai | 53 High Street, Rushden | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Working Mens Club | 28 Griffith Street, Rushden | 175 yd | |
| Rushden Conservative Club Limited | 44 High Street South, Rushden | 228 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 73 High Street, Rushden | 239 yd | |
| Festive Delights | Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Road | 316 yd | |
| The Hopmaster General | Rushden Delivery Office, College Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza 2 Go | 1 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 90 yd | |
| Ocean Blue | 2 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 90 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 3 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 90 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 High Street South, Rushden | 90 yd | |
| Imperial Garden | 38 High Street South, Rushden | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 7 High Street, Rushden | 123 yd | |
| Rushden Food Centre | 16 High Street, Rushden | 229 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 48 - 50 High Street, Rushden | 352 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Stores, 25 Newton Road | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 100 High Street South, Rushden | 503 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Rushden) CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Hope Methodist Church Hall (Closed) Park Road | 288 yd | |
| Corpus Conditioning FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE DUCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Fit 4 Her LITTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Splash Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Pemberton Centre H E BATES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 787 yd |
| South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Hayden Road Hayden Road | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Whitefriars Junior School BOUGHTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Rushden Town Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB SHORT STOCKS | grass pitches | 1,062 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.