Prometheus Lane is in Brackley and in West Northamptonshire district. NN13 6FS is located in the Brackley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prometheus Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN13 6FR, NN13 6FT, NN13 6GN, NN13 6FP, NN13 6GY, NN13 6FW, NN13 6GP, NN13 6GQ, NN13 6GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN13 6FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 41.7% | 19.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 47.8% | -12.3% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 0.9% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (92.6%) 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 | 53% | 58.6% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 NN13 6FS this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 7.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 44.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prometheus Lane was 42.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% higher than the Brackley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Prometheus Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Brackley and the 524th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Prometheus Lane, Brackley, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2022-12-15 | £739,462 |
| 5 Prometheus Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £439,995 | 2019-11-29 | £538,596 |
| 16 Prometheus Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2019-10-31 | £740,699 |
| 17 Prometheus Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £444,995 | 2019-08-23 | £548,683 |
| 14 Prometheus Lane, Brackley, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £401,995 | 2019-08-16 | £495,664 |
NN13 6FS 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 | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Radstone Primary School Poppyfields Way , NN13 6GA | - not rated | 477 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Leas Primary School Magdalen Meadows , NN13 6LF | 1out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brackley Church of England Junior School Manor Road , NN13 6EE | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waynflete Infants' School Waynflete Avenue , NN13 6AF | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Primary School Banbury Road , NN13 6AU | 2out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen College School Waynflete Avenue , NN13 6FB | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester House School 44 High Street , NN13 7AZ | - not rated | 2,194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumbles fish bar | Unit 2, Juno Crescent | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackley Co-op Store | Co-operative, Unit 1 | 302 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Radstone Primary School POPPYFIELDS WAY | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Nightingale Close BRACKLEY RUGBY CLUB BRACKLEY RUGBY CLUB NIGHTINGALE CLOSE | grass pitches | 647 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 189.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.