Fairmead Crescent is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 9NB is located in the Rushden Pemberton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wellingborough. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, NN10 9NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 9EW, NN10 9JW, NN10 9LZ, NN10 9JE, NN10 9EJ, NN10 9JL, NN10 9JB, NN10 9JD, NN10 9HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN10 9NB is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 44.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 55.7% | 55.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 9NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 30.8% | 28.4% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 59.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 53.6% | 46.2% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 37.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.5% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 22% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 13.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.2% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 19.5% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.4% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairmead Crescent was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% lower than the Rushden Pemberton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairmead Crescent has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Rushden Pemberton West and the 475th lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51A Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-08-26 | £219,360 |
| 57 Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-08 | £279,446 |
| 34 Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-03-22 | £276,811 |
| 37 Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-17 | £211,305 |
| 6 Fairmead Crescent, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-02 | £265,005 |
NN10 9NB 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , | - not rated | 4,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bake House | 167 Grangeway, Rushden | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sunrise | 175 Grangeway, Rushden | 150 yd | |
| Ta Bros Fish Bar | 177 Grangeway, Rushden | 150 yd | |
| Blue Sky Takeaway | 6 Blackfriars, Rushden | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | Co-op Food Store, Grangeway | 150 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefriars Junior School BOUGHTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| South End Junior School WYMINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Pemberton Centre H E BATES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,077 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 | 187.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.