Shedfield Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 0SD 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 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shedfield Way, Northampton, NN4 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 0SE, NN4 0WP, NN4 0TU, NN4 0SQ, NN4 0TS, NN4 0TJ, NN4 0SR, NN4 0SH, NN4 0XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 0SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 37.6% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 40.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 59.2% | 47.6% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 39.7% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 11% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 12.2% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 34% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 85.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 75.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 75.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 74.8% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shedfield Way was 150.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.9% higher than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shedfield Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 167th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shedfield Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-12-07 | £306,062 |
| 47 Shedfield Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-10-01 | £171,333 |
| 3 Shedfield Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2021-08-20 | £308,624 |
| 23 Shedfield Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-28 | £318,795 |
| 16 Shedfield Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-11-27 | £284,899 |
NN4 0SD 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardingstone Academy Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 937 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 5,004 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 | 1,187 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 | 2,951 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 4,505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,643 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Cooks | 52 Augusta Avenue, Collingtree | 467 yd | |
| Lexington @ Virgin Active | 91 Windingbrook Lane, Northampton | 658 yd | |
| Wootton Memorial Hall | High Street, Wootton | 680 yd | |
| Collingtree Park Golf Club | 90 Windingbrook Lane, Northampton | 745 yd | |
| ABM Catering Ltd | @ Northants Police, Wootton Hall Park | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collingtree | Butts Road, Blacky More | 170 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | London Road, Northampton | 485 yd | |
| Yeoman Of England | High Street, Wootton | 730 yd | |
| Wootton Working Mens Club | 2 Church Hill, Wootton | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury Fish Bar | 5 Butts Road, Blacky More | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Butts Road, Blacky More | 170 yd | |
| Waitrose | Newport Pagnell Road, Wootton | 849 yd | |
| Co-operative Group | Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Hunsbury Primary School PENVALE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 638 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Northampton Collingtree Park) WINDINGBROOK LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Collingtree Park Golf Club WINDINGBROOK LANE | golf | 749 yd |
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Wootton Hall (Closed) Wootton Hall Wootton Hall Mereway | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 174.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.