Westfields Street, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN10 8AP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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	51.6%	56.2%	4.6%	51.0%	5.2%
Male	48.4%	43.8%	-4.6%	49.0%	-5.2%

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	33.3%	34.5%	1.2%	37.9%	-3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	45.5%	2.6%	44.2%	1.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	5.4%	2.1%	-3.3%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	12.5%	12.8%	0.3%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	5.8%	4.3%	-1.5%	6.1%	-1.8%

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	49.3%	35.3%	-14.0%	48.4%	-13.1%
Good health	38.2%	45.1%	6.9%	33.6%	11.5%
Fair health	10.2%	15.8%	5.6%	12.7%	3.1%
Bad health	2%	3%	1.0%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	20%	3.7%	18.2%	1.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	16.2%	-2.6%	9.6%	6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20%	16.6%	-3.4%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6%	1.8%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	19.6%	5.8%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	23.3%	20.4%	-2.9%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	3.8%	1.3%	-2.5%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	100%	98.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	17.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	97.4%	94%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	1.3%	5.6%	4.3%	6.1%	-0.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	93.6%	-2.5%	83.2%	10.4%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.5%	-2.4%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.7%	76.7%	0.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.9%	37.2%	11.7%
Christian	42.1%	46.2%	-4.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	8.3%	6.0%	2.3%

Safety

Is Westfields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westfields Street was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.3% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Westfields Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 1,075 local areas in North Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN10 8AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Westfields Street are based on 74 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 Westfields Street, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN10 8AP

Average Price
£237,219

Semi-Detached
£211,190

Terraced
£192,490

Detached
£447,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westfields Street

Average Price
£234,789

Semi-Detached
£209,395

Terraced
£191,248

Detached
£422,342

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Westfields Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Westfields Street, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£206,400	2025-12-05	£205,181
22 Westfields Street, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-10-24	£205,611
29 Westfields Street, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2023-01-17	£113,568
15 Westfields Street, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2022-10-27	£209,792
10 Westfields Street, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2022-07-15	£186,435

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN10 8AP

Employment

NN10 8AP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	19
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Manufacturing	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Construction	13
Transport and storage	13
Other	12
Administrative and support service activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ	3out of 4	479 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ	- not rated	479 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED	- not rated	501 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED	2out of 4	501 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Hayway Infant and Nursery School Hayway , NN10 6AG	- not rated	693 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG	- not rated	722 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG	- not rated	722 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG	3out of 4	722 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chichele Girls' School Spencer Road , NN10 6AD	- not rated	724 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Ferrers Specialist Arts College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF	- not rated	876 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF	- not rated	876 yd	Sixth form centres	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN	3out of 4	1,416 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School
Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU	- not rated	2,934 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alderwood The Chestnuts , 296 Bedford Road NN10 0SE	- not rated	5,382 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Spice Lounge	22 High Street, Higham Ferrers	406 yd
Savour The Flavour	32 High Street, Higham Ferrers	406 yd
Bewiched Coffee	20 High Street, Higham Ferrers	477 yd
Golden Pavillion	15 Market Square, Higham Ferrers	575 yd
The Market Square Bakery	2 Market Square, Higham Ferrers	607 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Joe's Bar	98 High Street, Higham Ferrers	274 yd
Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club	6 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers	363 yd
Higham Sports And Social Club	Linnetts Lane, Higham Ferrers	421 yd
The Griffin	The Griffin Inn, 7 High Street	505 yd
The Queens Head	8 High Street, Higham Ferrers	530 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flames Grill	3 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers	363 yd
Georgia's Fish Bar	4 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers	363 yd
Hong Kong Chinese Take Away	5A High Street, Higham Ferrers	505 yd
Tandoori Takeaway	14 Market Square, Higham Ferrers	575 yd
Red Cafe Fish N Chips	6 Higham Road, Rushden	818 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	26 High Street, Higham Ferrers		406 yd
Asda Stores Ltd.	Petrol Filling Station, Higham Road		818 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Higham Band Club WHARF ROAD		448 yd
Saffron Road Recreation Ground SPRING GARDENS	grass pitches, tennis courts	593 yd
Rushden Academy HAYWAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	719 yd
Rushden Town Indoor Bowls Club NORTHAMPTON ROAD	indoor bowls	792 yd
Spencer Park SPENCER ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	826 yd
Ferrers School QUEENSWAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	876 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	160.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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