Sherwood Drive is in Daventry and in West Northamptonshire district. NN11 9SA is located in the Daventry West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Drive, Daventry, NN11 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN11 9AH, NN11 9RU, NN11 9TW, NN11 9RL, NN11 9SW, NN11 9AQ, NN11 9SX, NN11 9RN, NN11 8XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN11 9SA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.3% | 35.5% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 52.1% | 48.1% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 39.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 82.4% 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 | 91% | 82.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 82.1% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Drive was 59.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Braunston and Crick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick and the 577th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sherwood Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-10-29 | £169,943 |
| 35 Sherwood Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-08-20 | £258,348 |
| 7 Sherwood Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-28 | £309,780 |
| 42 Sherwood Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-19 | £206,251 |
| 35 Sherwood Drive, Daventry, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-09-13 | £247,581 |
NN11 9SA 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 | 202 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer's Hill Academy Ashby Road , NN11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer's Hill Infant School Ashby Road , NN11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Infant School St James Street , NN11 4AG | 3out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School Croxden Way , NN11 2PD | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 912 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 | 2,272 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 | 1,338 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 | 478 yd | |
| Caterlink at Falconers Hill Primary | Falconers Hill Junior School, Ashby Road | 810 yd | |
| Elior at Daventry Hill School | Onsite Catering, Daventry Hill School | 974 yd | |
| Aspens Services at Randolh Building | Daventry Utc, The Parker E-Act Academy | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Of Hearts | Wimborne Place, Daventry | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawlers Fish Bar | 2 Wimborne Place, Daventry | 868 yd | |
| NO.8 KEBAB | 8 Austin Way, Daventry | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1-2 Edinburgh Square, Daventry | 737 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-Operative | 53 Ashby Road, Daventry | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 6 Wimborne Place, Daventry | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Park Sports Club ROYAL STAR DRIVE | grass pitches | 248 yd |
| The Headlands Football Field Arnull Crescent | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Ashby Fields Primary School WIMBORNE PLACE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| The Parker Academy Ashby Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Phoenix Centre (Closed) ASHBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Spa Naturel At The Daventry Court Hotel SEDGEMOOR WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| Daventry Utc (Closed) ASHBY ROAD | 1,076 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.