Peck Way is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 6EX is located in the Higham Ferrers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peck Way, Rushden, NN10 6EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 6DZ, NN10 6AB, NN10 6EU, NN10 6AF, NN10 6DG, NN10 6EB, NN10 9BX, NN10 6BU, NN10 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN10 6EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 53% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 47% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 6EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 39.1% | 55.6% | 16.5% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 16.7% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 36% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 37% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 21.6% | 9.5% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 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 | 25.7% | 23.7% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.6% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.3% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 26% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 91% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 92% | 87.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peck Way was 810.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 642.6% higher than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Peck Way has the highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 10th highest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 198.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Peck House Peck Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-28 | £89,563 |
| 3 Peck House Peck Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-28 | £94,277 |
| 4 Peck House Peck Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-09-28 | £89,563 |
| 5 Peck House Peck Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-09-28 | £94,277 |
| 6 Peck House Peck Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2022-09-28 | £9,428 |
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayway Infant and Nursery School Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 98 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road Community Primary School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichele Girls' School Spencer Road , NN10 6AD | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pemberton Boys' School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 1,217 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood The Chestnuts , 296 Bedford Road NN10 0SE | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Inn | 134 High Street, Rushden | 453 yd | |
| Cafe Bangla | 86 High Street, Rushden | 577 yd | |
| 4 Seasons Cafe | 2 Hamblin Court, Rushden | 577 yd | |
| Wishbones | 62 High Street, Rushden | 730 yd | |
| ShangHai | 53 High Street, Rushden | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Inn | 143 High Street, Rushden | 438 yd | |
| Rushden Town Band Club | 76 Station Road, Rushden | 511 yd | |
| King Edward VII | 158 Queen Street, Rushden | 636 yd | |
| The Hopmaster General | Rushden Delivery Office, College Street | 720 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | 73 High Street, Rushden | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cafe Fish N Chips | 6 Higham Road, Rushden | 82 yd | |
| Subway | 172 Washbrook Road, Rushden | 273 yd | |
| Blue Corner Cafe | 130 - 132 High Street, Rushden | 453 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 136 High Street, Rushden | 453 yd | |
| Yum Jamaica | 104 High Street, Rushden | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd. | Petrol Filling Station, Higham Road | 82 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 161 High Street, Rushden | 438 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | 48 - 50 High Street, Rushden | 730 yd | |
| Rushden Food Centre | 16 High Street, Rushden | 893 yd | |
| Tesco | 7 High Street, Rushden | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Park SPENCER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Rushden Academy HAYWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Splash Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Corpus Conditioning FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE DUCK STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Rushden) CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Rushden Town Indoor Bowls Club NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,024 yd |
| Rushden Town Cricket Club CRICKET CLUB CRICKET CLUB SHORT STOCKS | grass pitches | 1,067 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.