Springbanks Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 0QA 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 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Springbanks Way, Northampton, NN4 0QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 0QE, NN4 0QB, NN4 0QD, NN4 0WD, NN4 0QF, NN4 0WG, NN4 0QZ, NN4 0FP, NN4 0WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 0QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 52% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48% | 48% | 0.0% | 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 vicinity of NN4 0QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 34.9% | 32.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 47.1% | 49.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.9% | 20.4% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 26% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3.4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.9% | 76.3% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 80% | 72.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.4% | 72.6% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 15% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springbanks Way was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.4% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Springbanks Way has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 450th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Springbanks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-10-30 | £250,489 |
| 26 Springbanks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-26 | £296,488 |
| 6 Springbanks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2022-12-20 | £242,564 |
| 15 Springbanks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-11-25 | £248,900 |
| 7 Springbanks Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2022-05-04 | £296,655 |
NN4 0QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| 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 | - not rated | 735 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 | 4,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | - not rated | 410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 4out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 5,049 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,719 yd | Community school | 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 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Abbeyfield School, Mereway | 290 yd | |
| Coffee Box | @ Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road | 383 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 506 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Extra Mereway, Northampton | 506 yd | |
| ABM Catering Ltd | @ Northants Police, Wootton Hall Park | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Residents Club | 50 Barn Owl Close, Merefield | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4/5 Mereway, Northampton | 506 yd | |
| Khybar Tandoori Takeaway | 34 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 717 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 722 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 722 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 506 yd | |
| Waitrose | Newport Pagnell Road, Wootton | 1,012 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 308 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Wootton Hall (Closed) Wootton Hall Wootton Hall Mereway | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| East Hunsbury Primary School PENVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 979 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.