Foxwood Close is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 6UF is located in the Rushden Pemberton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foxwood Close, Rushden, NN10 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 9QS, NN10 9QU, NN10 6XZ, NN10 9QX, NN10 6RX, NN10 6NH, NN10 9RA, NN10 9QT, NN10 9RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN10 6UF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.1% | 29.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 50.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 39.8% | 34.6% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 43.8% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 13.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.5% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 11.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 21.2% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 21.2% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.1% | 94.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 93.8% | 94.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxwood Close was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxwood Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 226th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Foxwood Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2023-06-19 | £287,829 |
| 7 Foxwood Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-04-16 | £270,848 |
| 1C Foxwood Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2018-01-26 | £292,500 |
| 1B Foxwood Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-11-15 | £295,571 |
| 1 Foxwood Close, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2017-08-15 | £261,698 |
NN10 6UF 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Finedon Road , NN8 4AB | 3out of 4 | 5,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | 2out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,082 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 | 1,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 2,906 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 5,179 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 | 3,620 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 4,868 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 5,042 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Gate Primary School -Two Sites and Satellite Rowan Gate Primary School , Finedon Road NN8 4NS | 4out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Arches Caravans | Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Irchester Road, Rushden | 79 yd | |
| The Pemberton Centre | H E Bates Way, Rushden | 719 yd | |
| Rushden Windmill Club & Snooker Club | The Windmill Club, Glassbrook Road | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod House | Rear Of, 80 Irchester Road | 350 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | 169 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 834 yd | |
| Deb's Fish Bar | 172 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 941 yd | |
| New China Town | 178 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 948 yd | |
| Blue Sky Takeaway | 6 Blackfriars, Rushden | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Centre H E BATES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 749 yd |
| Whitefriars Junior School BOUGHTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 145.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.