Highfield Road is in Rushden and in North Northamptonshire district. NN10 9QN 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 Highfield Road, Rushden, NN10 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN10 9QL, NN10 9QQ, NN10 9QP, NN10 9PE, NN10 9QG, NN10 9RD, NN10 9QW, NN10 9RB, NN10 9RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN10 9QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 52.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.1% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 23.1% | 29.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 48% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 10% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 29.1% | 33.4% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -15.0% |
| Good health | 49.5% | 38.3% | -11.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 22.8% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around NN10 9QN this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 29.7% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 17% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 12.2% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96.5% | 92.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37.6% | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Higham Ferrers average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Highfield Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Higham Ferrers and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 1,080 local areas in North Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Highfield Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-22 | £199,785 |
| 149 Highfield Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-17 | £194,105 |
| 109 Highfield Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-04-29 | £213,874 |
| 131 Highfield Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2020-08-28 | £187,954 |
| 165 Highfield Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,500 | 2019-03-13 | £236,789 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NN10 9QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | 2out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars Primary School Boughton Drive , NN10 9HX | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Street Junior School, Rushden Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | 2out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Infant School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 4out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South End Junior School Wymington Road , NN10 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,678 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 | 1,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 1out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Huxlow Science College Finedon Road , Irthlingborough NN9 5TY | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wollaston School Irchester Road , Wollaston NN29 7PH | 3out of 4 | 5,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrenn School London Road , NN8 2DQ | 3out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , | - not rated | 3,659 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hinwick Hall College Hinwick , NN29 7JD | - not rated | 4,595 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellingborough School London Road , NN8 2BX | - not rated | 5,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | Irchester Road, Rushden | 366 yd | |
| The Pemberton Centre | H E Bates Way, Rushden | 562 yd | |
| Rushden Windmill Club & Snooker Club | The Windmill Club, Glassbrook Road | 657 yd | |
| Festive Delights | Masonic Hall, Wellingborough Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod House | Rear Of, 80 Irchester Road | 454 yd | |
| Blue Sky Takeaway | 6 Blackfriars, Rushden | 545 yd | |
| Spice Of Life | 169 Wellingborough Road, Rushden | 800 yd | |
| Golden Sunrise | 175 Grangeway, Rushden | 810 yd | |
| Ta Bros Fish Bar | 177 Grangeway, Rushden | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op | Co-op Food Store, Grangeway | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Centre H E BATES WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 562 yd |
| Whitefriars Junior School BOUGHTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 674 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.