Battalion Drive is in Wootton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 6RB is located in the Nene Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Battalion Drive, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 6RU, NN4 6RA, NN4 6RY, NN4 6RH, NN4 6RQ, NN4 6RZ, NN4 6RF, NN4 6RS, NN4 6SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 6RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.4% 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 | 22.4% | 30.4% | 8.0% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 63.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 2.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 67.9% | 64.2% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 15.8% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 29.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 7.2% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 17.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 40.3% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% 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% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.3% | 77.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 88.1% | 84.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 84.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Battalion Drive was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.8% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Battalion Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 29th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Battalion Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-09-01 | £446,218 |
| 6 Battalion Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-03 | £425,877 |
| 10 Battalion Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £431,500 | 2022-12-21 | £437,953 |
| 36 Battalion Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-11-01 | £456,730 |
| 42 Battalion Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2020-02-10 | £430,978 |
NN4 6RB 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 5,420 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardingstone Academy Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Primary School Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Hedges Primary School Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Hunsbury Primary School Penvale Road , NN4 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,497 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 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,117 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 | 920 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 290 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 | 2,862 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 3,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 3,902 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella's Cakery | 3 Regiment Close, Simpson Barracks | 106 yd | |
| Robinsons Catering Services ltd | Delapre Golf Complex, Eagle Drive | 245 yd | |
| Delapre Golf Centre | Delapre Golf Complex, Eagle Drive | 245 yd | |
| Wootton Memorial Hall | High Street, Wootton | 452 yd | |
| Crazy 4 Kids | c/o Hardingstone Academy, Martins Lane | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeoman Of England | High Street, Wootton | 550 yd | |
| Wootton Working Mens Club | 2 Church Hill, Wootton | 700 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 57 High Street, Hardingstone | 786 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 7 High Street, Hardingstone | 964 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | London Road, Northampton | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi's Fish Bar | 3 Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton | 750 yd | |
| Spice Kitchen | 139 Bouverie Road, Hardingstone | 881 yd | |
| Hunsbury Fish Bar | 5 Butts Road, Blacky More | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton | 232 yd | |
| Waitrose | Newport Pagnell Road, Wootton | 590 yd | |
| Tesco | Butts Road, Blacky More | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton High School Sports Centre NEWPORT PAGNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 312 yd |
| Wootton Community & Sports Centre CURTLEE HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 750 yd |
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.