Martin Close is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 6YZ is located in the Higham Ferrers electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Close, Rushden, NN10 6YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 6DX, NN10 6YB, NN10 6DA, NN10 6DY, NN10 6BG, NN10 6EG, NN10 6DU, NN10 6ES, NN10 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN10 6YZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN10 6YZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 14.6% | 22.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 62.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.1% | 14.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 19.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 35.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 90.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 92.7% | 91.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.8% | 91.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Close was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Martin Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 401st lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Martin Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-12-12 | £341,901 |
| 7 Martin Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-26 | £355,423 |
| 22 Martin Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2024-09-27 | £422,025 |
| 21 Martin Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-03-29 | £359,638 |
| 3 Martin Close, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2021-02-12 | £421,669 |
NN10 6YZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayway Infant and Nursery School Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED | 2out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers Specialist Arts College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,038 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alderwood The Chestnuts , 296 Bedford Road NN10 0SE | - not rated | 5,123 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Lounge | 22 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 688 yd | |
| Savour The Flavour | 32 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 688 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | 20 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 766 yd | |
| Golden Pavillion | 15 Market Square, Higham Ferrers | 855 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 134 High Street, Rushden | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Bar | 98 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 519 yd | |
| Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club | 6 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 653 yd | |
| Higham Sports And Social Club | Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers | 655 yd | |
| Bar At Rushden Town Bowls Club | 144 Northampton Road, Rushden | 754 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Inn, 7 High Street | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cafe Fish N Chips | 6 Higham Road, Rushden | 503 yd | |
| Subway | 172 Washbrook Road, Rushden | 624 yd | |
| Flames Grill | 3 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 653 yd | |
| Georgia's Fish Bar | 4 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 653 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Take Away | 5A High Street, Higham Ferrers | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd. | Petrol Filling Station, Higham Road | 503 yd | |
| Co-op | 26 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 688 yd | |
| Asda Stores | 161 High Street, Rushden | 859 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Store, Brindley Close | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushden Academy HAYWAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 428 yd |
| Spencer Park SPENCER ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Rushden Town Indoor Bowls Club NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 754 yd |
| Higham Band Club WHARF ROAD | 760 yd | |
| Splash Leisure Pool STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Saffron Road Recreation Ground SPRING GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Ferrers School QUEENSWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.