Woodpecker Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 0UP 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodpecker Way, Northampton, NN4 0UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 0QP, NN4 0QS, NN4 0QJ, NN4 0QT, NN4 0QL, NN4 0RL, NN4 9YZ, NN4 9YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 0UP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 47.2% | 40.8% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 41.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 | 12.2% | 20.2% | 8.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 10.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 14.2% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.9% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.2% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 10% | 5.5% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87% | 88.9% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 74% | 61.7% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 61.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 17.7% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 9.1% | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodpecker Way was 24.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Woodpecker Way has the 19th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 240th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Woodpecker Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-02-13 | £214,379 |
| 15 Woodpecker Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-08 | £262,853 |
| 21 Woodpecker Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-07-23 | £244,163 |
| 43 Woodpecker Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-10-11 | £196,833 |
| 25 Woodpecker Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2021-06-04 | £206,654 |
NN4 0UP 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,916 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 | 934 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Parochial Primary School Green Street , Milton Malsor NN7 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 5,413 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 | 1,754 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 3,930 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 4,310 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Centre | Overslade Close, Merefield | 787 yd | |
| Coffee Box | @ Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road | 975 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Extra Mereway, Northampton | 992 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Residents Club | 50 Barn Owl Close, Merefield | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 928 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 928 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4/5 Mereway, Northampton | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wootton Brook Ladybridge Drive | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 976 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 | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.