Roland Way is in Higham Ferrers, Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 8EQ 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 Roland Way, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 8EH, NN10 8BH, NN10 8HA, NN10 8EF, NN10 8EG, NN10 8EZ, NN10 8EL, NN10 8EJ, NN10 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN10 8EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.6% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 53% | 48.4% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.4% | 36.6% | 15.2% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 49.9% | -11.0% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 47.3% | 51.8% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 8.8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.6% | 13.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 8.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 99% | 94% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 93.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roland Way was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roland Way has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Roland Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-21 | £249,212 |
| 2B Roland Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-03-19 | £274,703 |
| 11 Roland Way, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-03-27 | £254,771 |
| 15 Roland Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2018-07-02 | £242,886 |
| 1 Roland Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2017-07-27 | £281,377 |
NN10 8EQ 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 | 215 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Chichele Primary School School Lane , NN10 8NQ | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 1out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 2,858 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 | 1,438 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Barne Ltd. | 2 College Street, Higham Ferrers | 584 yd | |
| Bewiched Coffee | 20 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 601 yd | |
| The Market Square Bakery | 2 Market Square, Higham Ferrers | 604 yd | |
| The Spice Lounge | 22 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 622 yd | |
| Savour The Flavour | 32 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higham Ferrers Town Bowls Club | Vine Hill Drive, Higham Ferrers | 130 yd | |
| Higham Ferrers Working Mens Club | 6 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 595 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 8 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 605 yd | |
| Up In Smoke At The Green Dragon Pub | 4 College Street, Higham Ferrers | 629 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin Inn, 7 High Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill | 3 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 595 yd | |
| Georgia's Fish Bar | 4 Westfields Terrace, Higham Ferrers | 595 yd | |
| Hong Kong Chinese Take Away | 5A High Street, Higham Ferrers | 637 yd | |
| Tandoori Takeaway | 14 Market Square, Higham Ferrers | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 26 High Street, Higham Ferrers | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saffron Road Recreation Ground SPRING GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 263 yd |
| Higham Band Club WHARF ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Rushden Town Indoor Bowls Club NORTHAMPTON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,011 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 | 130.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.