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Reynard Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 8QS is located in the Kingsthorpe North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NN2 8QR, NN2 8QX, NN2 8TH, NN2 8TQ, NN2 8QT, NN2 8PJ, NN2 8TL, NN2 8QY, NN2 8TN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN2 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.4%51.9%1.5% 51.0% 0.9%
Male49.6%48.1%-1.5% 49.0% -0.9%

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 vicinity of NN2 8QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single27.8%23.2%-4.6% 37.9% -14.7%
Married: Opposite sex53.2%55.2%2.0% 44.2% 11.0%
Separated3.4%4.6%1.2% 2.2% 2.4%
Divorced8.8%7.7%-1.1% 9.1% -1.4%
Widowed6.8%9.3%2.5% 6.1% 3.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.6%39.3%-4.3% 48.4% -9.1%
Good health40.2%47.7%7.5% 33.6% 14.1%
Fair health15%8.8%-6.2% 12.7% -3.9%
Bad health1.3%3.8%2.5% 4.0% -0.2%
Very bad health0%0.4%0.4% 1.2% -0.8%

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.

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 19.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.9%17.2%-8.7% 18.2% -1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.1%12.5%-4.6% 9.6% 2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.1%18.8%2.7% 13.4% 5.4%
Apprenticeship7.3%11.5%4.2% 5.3% 6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.8%16.7%7.9% 16.9% -0.2%
Degree or Similar19%19.8%0.8% 33.8% -14.0%
Other5.9%3.6%-2.3% 2.8% 0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%1.7%1.7% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian0%0.8%0.8% 3.1% -2.3%
Pakistani0%1.7%1.7% 2.7% -1.0%
Black Caribbean0.4%0.8%0.4% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0.9%0.4%-0.5% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.3%1.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%1.7%1.7% 0.9% 0.8%
Mixed Other1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.2%88.8%-7.4% 81.4% 7.4%
Arab0.9%0%-0.9% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0%2.9%2.9% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom97.9%92.1%-5.8% 83.2% 8.9%
European Union0.9%5%4.1% 6.1% -1.1%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia0.9%1.7%0.8% 5.6% -3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0%0.4%0.4% 0.3% 0.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97.4%92.1%-5.3% 83.2% 8.9%
10+ Years0%5.4%5.4% 9.8% -4.4%
5-10 Years0.9%2.5%1.6% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years0.4%0%-0.4% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years1.3%0%-1.3% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom79.4% 76.7% 2.7%
Ireland0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Poland2.9% 1.3% 1.6%
Eastern Asia0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
Oceania0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
No passport held15.1% 13.5% 1.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion39.9% 37.2% 2.7%
Christian47.9% 46.2% 1.7%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim1.7% 6.5% -4.8%
Sikh0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Other religion1.3% 0.6% 0.7%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Reynard Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reynard Way was 280.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 285.0% higher than the Kingsthorpe North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Reynard Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Kingsthorpe North and the 67th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.



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Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,800
Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NN2 8QS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Reynard Way are based on 191 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 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8QS

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN2 8QS

Average Price
£278,882
Semi-Detached
£260,979
Terraced
£267,160
Detached
£320,199
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Reynard Way

Average Price
£289,551
Semi-Detached
£270,035
Terraced
£255,418
Detached
£342,864
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Reynard WayStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
107 Reynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£315,0002025-03-28 £318,049
27 Reynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£212,0002024-11-29 £222,899
95 Reynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£260,0002024-05-31 £278,417
115 Reynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£220,0002023-09-04 £233,904
25 Reynard Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£319,0002023-08-09 £340,201
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN2 8QS

Employment

NN2 8QS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NN2 8QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee61
Retired59
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed20
Looking after home or family9
Student (economically inactive)6
Long-Term Sick or disabled4
Unemployed4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Other1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles17
Human health and social work activities15
Education13
Financial and insurance activities10
Construction9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage8
Administrative and support service activities6
Other5
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Whitehills Nursery School
Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF
3out of 4 1,425 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW
4out of 4 2,024 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
4out of 4 2,670 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE
3out of 4 3,700 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sunnyside Primary Academy
Reynard Way , NN2 8QS
3out of 4 154 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ
3out of 4 625 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Boughton Primary School
Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG
3out of 4 1,015 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
3out of 4 1,335 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehills Primary School
Acre Lane , NN2 8DF
4out of 4 1,340 yd Community 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
3out of 4 844 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
4out of 4 1,903 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT
2out of 4 2,389 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
3out of 4 2,712 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moulton School and Science College
Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD
3out of 4 2,929 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moulton College
West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
- not rated 3,006 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton College
Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF
- not rated 3,578 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
3out of 4 3,860 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Northampton
Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL
- not rated 881 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Purple Oaks Academy
Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR
- not rated 1,203 yd Free schools special Yes Mixed More About School
On Track Education Centre Northants
unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB
- not rated 2,350 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cambian Northampton School
67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR
- not rated 2,413 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Northgate School Arts College
Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR
4out of 4 2,592 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable 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
Reynard Way Evangelical Church Reynard WayBoughton Green, Northampton233 yd
CH & Co Group LtdUniversity of Northampton, Park Campus767 yd
The Obelisk CentreClub House, 400 Obelisk Rise826 yd
Action Centres UK LtdBenham Arena, Kings Park Road948 yd
Cafe&lounge Ltd2a Helmdon Road, Sunnyside988 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
SunnysideBoughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe410 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Golden Hill13 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills1,035 yd
Imperial Yipin Food Ltd17 Low Farm Place, Moulton Park1,041 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Asda50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe889 yd
Morrisons Daily9-11 Whitehills Crescent, Whitehills1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Kingsthorpe College
BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts648 yd
Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed)
Boughton Green Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool745 yd
University Of Northampton
BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite767 yd
The Obelisk Centre
OBELISK RISE
grass pitches825 yd
Benham Sports Arena
KINGS PARK ROAD
indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts969 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 speed63.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed126.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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