Highlands Drive is in Daventry and in West Northamptonshire district. NN11 8ST is located in the Braunston and Crick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highlands Drive, Daventry, NN11 8ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN11 8SS, NN11 8SY, NN11 8SR, NN11 8SP, NN11 8SU, NN11 8SQ, NN11 5SQ, NN11 0TJ, NN11 0SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN11 8ST 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 | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.5% | 37% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 49.1% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 57.2% | 52.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 13.9% | 13% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.3% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 17.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 36.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.4% | 90.1% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 87.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highlands Drive was 35.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Braunston and Crick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highlands Drive has the 36th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick and the 425th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Highlands Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-07 | £332,787 |
| 10 Highlands Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-10-01 | £194,178 |
| 27 Highlands Drive, Daventry, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2020-09-11 | £326,743 |
| 26 Highlands Drive, Daventry, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2020-07-31 | £199,924 |
| 5 Highlands Drive, Daventry, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-07-03 | £208,123 |
NN11 8ST 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 | 220 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Fields Primary School Wimborne Place , Ashby Fields NN11 0YP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer's Hill Academy Ashby Road , NN11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer's Hill Infant School Ashby Road , NN11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School Croxden Way , NN11 2PD | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Infant School St James Street , NN11 4AG | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parker E-ACT Academy Ashby Road , NN11 0QE | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSLV E-ACT Academy Hawke Road , Southbrook NN11 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daventry Hill School Ashby Road , NN11 0QE | 1out of 4 | 1,731 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Golden Chippy & Restaurant | 90 Hemans Road, Daventry | 893 yd | |
| CH&Co @ JDW | On-Site Catering, Dhl-Jdw National Distribution Centre | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Of Hearts | Wimborne Place, Daventry | 718 yd | |
| Middlemore Farm Public House | Hidcote Way, Daventry | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Fish Bar | 2 Wimborne Place, Daventry | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 6 Wimborne Place, Daventry | 773 yd | |
| Middlemore Stores | 1 Hardwick Hall Way, Daventry | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Park Sports Club ROYAL STAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Spa Naturel At The Daventry Court Hotel SEDGEMOOR WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Ashby Fields Primary School WIMBORNE PLACE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| The Headlands Football Field Arnull Crescent | grass pitches | 761 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 143.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 143.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.