Hocknell Close is in Wootton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 6AZ is located in the Nene Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hocknell Close, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 6AY, NN4 6AJ, NN4 6AL, NN4 6BH, NN4 6BT, NN4 6BL, NN4 6FF, NN4 6DY, NN4 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 6AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.1% | 47.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 6AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 28.5% | 32.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 54.3% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 (93.3%) 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 | 59.1% | 53.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 39.9% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.7% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 15.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 41.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% 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% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.4% | 79.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 89.8% | 78.9% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 79.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hocknell Close was 49.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hocknell Close has the 34th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 569th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Hocknell Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-10-20 | £291,542 |
| 1 Hocknell Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2021-12-14 | £519,430 |
| 19 Hocknell Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-09-16 | £516,085 |
| 35 Hocknell Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-08-27 | £448,173 |
| 29 Hocknell Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-10-31 | £450,923 |
NN4 6AZ 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hedges Primary School Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU | - not rated | 221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Hedges Primary School Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | - not rated | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardingstone Primary School Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ | - not rated | 838 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 5,191 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 | 956 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Great Houghton School Great Houghton Hall , NN4 7AG | - not rated | 3,390 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 3,570 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Click Antiques & Vintage | Unit 8A, Wootton Trading Estate | 187 yd | |
| ABM Catering Limited | Preston Hedges Primary School, Wootton Hope Drive | 236 yd | |
| Food Aid Far Cotton | 15 Spartan Close, Wootton Fields | 515 yd | |
| Number 50 Coffee Lounge | Wootton Community & Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill | 525 yd | |
| Robinsons Catering Services ltd | Delapre Golf Complex, Eagle Drive | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Working Mens Club | 2 Church Hill, Wootton | 860 yd | |
| Yeoman Of England | High Street, Wootton | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi's Fish Bar | 3 Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wootton Community & Sports Centre CURTLEE HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Northampton High School Sports Centre NEWPORT PAGNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 956 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.