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Brockhall Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 7RZ is located in the Kingsthorpe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Brockhall Close, Northampton, NN2 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NN2 7RY, NN2 7RX, NN2 7SQ, NN2 7SG, NN2 7QT, NN2 7RG, NN2 7SF, NN2 7SE, NN2 7RQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 7RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.2%50%-0.2% 51.0% -1.0%
Male49.8%50%0.2% 49.0% 1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NN2 7RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single50.2%45.4%-4.8% 37.9% 7.5%
Married: Opposite sex24.4%31%6.6% 44.2% -13.2%
Separated6.3%4.6%-1.7% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced13.7%13%-0.7% 9.1% 3.9%
Widowed5.4%6%0.6% 6.1% -0.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health36.4%32.2%-4.2% 48.4% -16.2%
Good health35.6%42.6%7.0% 33.6% 9.0%
Fair health17.2%15.6%-1.6% 12.7% 2.9%
Bad health9.6%7.8%-1.8% 4.0% 3.8%
Very bad health1.3%1.9%0.6% 1.2% 0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 NN2 7RZ this area, 36.4% 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 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.2%36.4%4.2% 18.2% 18.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 15.6%15%-0.6% 9.6% 5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.2%7.5%-4.7% 13.4% -5.9%
Apprenticeship2%7.5%5.5% 5.3% 2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.1%11.7%-2.4% 16.9% -5.2%
Degree or Similar7.8%18.2%10.4% 33.8% -15.6%
Other16.1%3.7%-12.4% 2.8% 0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese5%1.5%-3.5% 0.7% 0.8%
Indian0%1.9%1.9% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani0%1.1%1.1% 2.7% -1.6%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African5.4%4.5%-0.9% 2.5% 2.0%
Black Caribbean1.7%0%-1.7% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%1.5%1.1% 0.8% 0.7%
Mixed White and African2.5%0.4%-2.1% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.8%3%-0.8% 0.9% 2.1%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White80.3%79.1%-1.2% 81.4% -2.3%
Roma0%1.5%1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
Other0.4%3.4%3.0% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom76.6%63%-13.6% 83.2% -20.2%
European Union10.9%14.7%3.8% 6.1% 8.6%
Rest of Europe1.3%15.5%14.2% 0.8% 14.7%
Africa5.9%3.8%-2.1% 2.7% 1.1%
Middle East and Asia5%1.9%-3.1% 5.6% -3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.4%0.0% 1.3% -0.9%
Oceania0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK74.9%62.5%-12.4% 83.2% -20.7%
10+ Years6.3%9.7%3.4% 9.8% -0.1%
5-10 Years5.9%7.9%2.0% 2.9% 5.0%
2-5 Years8.4%10.5%2.1% 2.2% 8.3%
Less than 2 years4.6%9.4%4.8% 1.9% 7.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom43.5% 76.7% -33.2%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Italy0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Lithuania3% 0.3% 2.7%
Poland2.6% 1.3% 1.3%
Romania21.9% 0.9% 21.0%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia2.2% 1.2% 1.0%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held22.7% 13.5% 9.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.1% 37.2% -2.1%
Christian48.1% 46.2% 1.9%
Hindu0.7% 1.7% -1.0%
Muslim6.3% 6.5% -0.2%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered9.3% 6.0% 3.3%

Safety

Is Brockhall Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockhall Close was 358.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.0% higher than the Kingsthorpe South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brockhall Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South and the 45th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NN2 7RZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brockhall Close are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brockhall Close, Northampton, NN2 7RZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN2 7RZ

Average Price
£234,270
Semi-Detached
£237,097
Terraced
£217,308
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brockhall Close

Average Price
£230,127
Semi-Detached
£234,327
Terraced
£214,726
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brockhall CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Brockhall Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£275,0002022-11-18 £281,312
3 Brockhall Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£210,0002021-09-28 £239,967
7 Brockhall Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£160,0002019-08-15 £200,980
5 Brockhall Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£176,0002018-03-29 £224,340
7 Brockhall Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£86,0002009-07-14 £171,165
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN2 7RZ

Employment

NN2 7RZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee59
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee30
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Retired20
Unemployed15
Looking after home or family15
Other11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Student (economically inactive)5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Human health and social work activities14
Education12
Manufacturing11
Transport and storage9
Other6
Construction6
Administrative and support service activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Real estate activities2
Financial and insurance activities2
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
3out of 4 1,269 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW
3out of 4 1,291 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehills Nursery School
Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF
3out of 4 2,165 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE
2out of 4 2,869 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
3out of 4 382 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Green Oaks Primary School
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 382 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH
- not rated 1,072 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH
- not rated 1,072 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ
3out of 4 1,171 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingsthorpe College
Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR
- not rated 639 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kingsthorpe College
Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR
3out of 4 639 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
- not rated 869 yd Foundation school No Girls More About School
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
3out of 4 869 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Unity College
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
- not rated 1,426 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bective Middle School
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 382 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St David's Catholic Middle School
Harborough Road , NN2 7BB
- not rated 1,172 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parklands Middle School
Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX
- not rated 1,280 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsthorpe Middle Community School
Northfield Way , Welford Road NN2 8AP
- not rated 1,617 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsley Park Middle School
St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA
- not rated 2,055 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton College
Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF
- not rated 2,749 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moulton College
West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
- not rated 3,603 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road , NN1 1AA
- not rated 2,655 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whiston Special School
Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 382 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Purple Oaks Academy
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
3out of 4 571 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Nene College
Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL
- not rated 851 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Northampton
Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL
- not rated 851 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfields School
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN
4out of 4 1,446 yd Community special school - Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Four U Community CafeSt Davids Church Hall, Eastern Avenue South649 yd
Mentaur99 Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe782 yd
CH & Co Group LtdUniversity of Northampton, Park Campus785 yd
Cafe&lounge Ltd2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside792 yd
The Krazy Kitchen157 Ruskin Road, Kingsthorpe894 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SunnysideBoughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe1,052 yd
DG Taylors Ltd @N&D Indoor Bowls Ass90 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe1,057 yd
Old Five Bells84a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe1,064 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
St David's Fish and Chips Bar30 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe222 yd
Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill7 Greenview Drive, Links View925 yd
King Do3/5 Greenview Drive, Links View925 yd
Papa Johns' Pizza75 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe1,031 yd
N Meah Catering Services Limited73b Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe1,031 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Group18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe222 yd
Asda50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe572 yd
Bucovina97-99 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe1,021 yd
Fran Supermarket18 Alexandra Terrace, Kingsthorpe1,064 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Green Oaks Primary Academy
WHISTON ROAD
grass pitches461 yd
Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed)
Boughton Green Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool636 yd
Kingsthorpe College
BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts696 yd
University Of Northampton
BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite785 yd
The Northampton School For Girls
SPINNEY HILL ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool845 yd
Kingfisher Health Studio (Closed)
Kingfisher House 1a Kingfisher House 1a Yelvertoft Road
health and fitness suite979 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed150 Mbit/s
Average download speed182.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.