Ransome Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8AA is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ransome Road, Northampton, NN4 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8AQ, NN4 8DE, NN4 8BP, NN4 8AF, NN4 8AH, NN4 8DL, NN4 8RP, NN4 8RQ, NN4 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 8AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.2% | 49.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN4 8AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 49.7% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 32% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 48.6% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 23.7% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 13.6% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 22.6% | -5.2% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 3% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.2% | 81% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 77.6% | 69.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 20% | 17.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 69.1% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 10.8% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 14.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ransome Road was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ransome Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 363rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ransome Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-03-31 | £245,583 |
| 19 Ransome Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2023-02-15 | £216,079 |
| 6 Ransome Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2022-10-11 | £229,370 |
| 13 Ransome Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-06-30 | £120,797 |
| 16 Ransome Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,500 | 2020-07-21 | £188,540 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN4 8AA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 745 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 957 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Care Ltd | The Boughton Centre, Ransome Road | 143 yd | |
| Giggling Sausage | 38 London Road, Northampton | 227 yd | |
| Illuminated Kitchen | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 258 yd | |
| Jemmy's Café | 89 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd | |
| Crystal Caffe and Takeaway | 113 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old White Hart | 17 Cotton End, Northampton | 205 yd | |
| The Pomfret Arms | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 258 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 521 yd | |
| Northampton Brewery Sports & Social Club | Old Towcester Road, Far Cotton | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellas Takeaway | 21 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 216 yd | |
| The Ruby | 18/20 Cotton End, Northampton | 258 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd | |
| Bodrumgrill | 103 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd | |
| Far Cotton Tandoori | 111 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | London Road, Northampton | 106 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 722 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 722 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 775 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Delapre Abbey (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 511 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,027 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 1,087 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 2.2% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.