Braemar Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 0FG is located in the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Braemar Crescent, Northampton, NN4 0FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 0FH, NN4 0FN, NN4 0GP, NN4 0FP, NN4 0FL, NN4 0WE, NN4 0FQ, NN4 0WN, NN4 0WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 0FG 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 NN4 0FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53% | 53.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24% | 33.3% | 9.3% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 2.9% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 55.5% | 52.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 18.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 34.6% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.1% | 84.1% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 64% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 64% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 16.2% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.6% | 64.2% | -24.4% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 13.4% | 0.9% | 12.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braemar Crescent was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braemar Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Braemar Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-06-03 | £179,847 |
| 24 Braemar Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £238,995 | 2024-03-08 | £258,618 |
| 33 Braemar Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-09-12 | £238,643 |
| 23 Braemar Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-03-24 | £211,562 |
| 25 Braemar Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-08-12 | £268,170 |
NN4 0FG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 3,921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd | @ Northants Police, Wootton Hall Park | 270 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Abbeyfield School, Mereway | 549 yd | |
| Coffee Box | @ Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road | 574 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 720 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Extra Mereway, Northampton | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Residents Club | 50 Barn Owl Close, Merefield | 795 yd | |
| The Collingtree | Butts Road, Blacky More | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4/5 Mereway, Northampton | 720 yd | |
| Khybar Tandoori Takeaway | 34 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 914 yd | |
| Hunsbury Fish Bar | 5 Butts Road, Blacky More | 924 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 937 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 720 yd | |
| Waitrose | Newport Pagnell Road, Wootton | 811 yd | |
| Tesco | Butts Road, Blacky More | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Wootton Hall (Closed) Wootton Hall Wootton Hall Mereway | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| East Hunsbury Primary School PENVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 765 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.