Maidford Road is in Farthingstone, Towcester and in West Northamptonshire district. NN12 8HE is located in the Woodford and Weedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maidford Road, Farthingstone, Towcester, NN12 8HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN12 8HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.7% | 49.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 NN12 8HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 21.7% | 28% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 57.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.5% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 NN12 8HE this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 42.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 97.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 94.8% | 91.7% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 92.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidford Road was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Daventry East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maidford Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Daventry East and the 571st lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelwrights Cottage Maidford Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-12-19 | £752,000 |
| Orchard House Maidford Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2023-02-07 | £610,434 |
| Blackberry Court Maidford Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-10-04 | £984,740 |
| Inglenook Maidford Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-04-29 | £327,492 |
| Lovers Cottage Maidford Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2021-07-30 | £656,456 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Maidford Road, Farthingstone, Towcester, NN12 8HE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 14 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Maidford Road, Farthingstone, Towcester, NN12 8HE has very low surface water flood risk.
1 of 14 properties (7.14%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
NN12 8HE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 25% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN12 8HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedon Bec Primary School West Street , Weedon NN7 4QU | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weedon Bec Primary School West Street , Weedon NN7 4QU | 2out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakesley Church of England Primary School The Green , Blakesley NN12 8RD | - not rated | 5,198 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakesley Church of England Primary School Blakesley CE Primary School , The Green NN12 8RD | 3out of 4 | 5,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Main Street, Farthingstone | 427 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farthingstone Hotel And Golf Club EVERDON ROAD | golf, squash courts | 1,075 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 | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.4% |
| 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.