Harefield is in Grange Park, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 5DQ is located in the Hackleton and Grange Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harefield, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 5DH, NN4 5BD, NN4 5AU, NN4 5DL, NN4 5AS, NN4 5AW, NN4 5DJ, NN4 5AR, NN4 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 5DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.6% | 48.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 21.2% | 28.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 61.4% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 (93.6%) 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 | 70.4% | 64.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 15.9% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 29.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around NN4 5DQ this area, 5.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 5.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -12.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 15.5% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.9% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 42.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.2% | 84.9% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 86.2% | 84.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 84.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harefield was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harefield has the 47th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 369th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Harefield, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-02-22 | £540,853 |
| 10 Harefield, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-11-13 | £408,916 |
| 22 Harefield, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-03-18 | £606,304 |
| 16 Harefield, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2020-03-27 | £551,319 |
| 18 Harefield, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-09-25 | £369,455 |
NN4 5DQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN4 5DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Primary School School Lane , Grange Park NN4 5FZ | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Hedges Primary School Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardingstone Academy Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,627 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 | 3,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,152 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 | 2,612 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 | 5,213 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Wok | Unit 6a, Grange Park Shops | 785 yd | |
| Tommy's Fish and Chips | Unit 3, Grange Park Shops | 785 yd | |
| ASHIANA | Unit 6b, Grange Park Shops | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foxfields Country Park DEER CLOSE | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Grange Park Community Centre SCHOOL LANE | artificial grass pitch | 537 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 379.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.