Penrhyn Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8EE 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 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, NN4 8EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8ED, NN4 8DZ, NN4 8DY, NN4 8NG, NN4 8DX, NN4 8NQ, NN4 8DU, NN4 8LG, NN4 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 8EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.7% | 42% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 40% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 44.5% | 42.9% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 19% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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 | 26.4% | 22.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.8% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 82.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 88.7% | 78.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 77.6% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrhyn Road was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penrhyn Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 468th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-03-20 | £256,520 |
| 75 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-11-11 | £244,295 |
| 81 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2024-10-25 | £254,468 |
| 101 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-08-02 | £208,367 |
| 53 Penrhyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-24 | £228,661 |
NN4 8EE 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN4 8EE 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 962 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 | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,178 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 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Community 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 | 1,487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,828 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 | 341 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 | 498 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 | 498 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towcester Road Methodist Chruch | Southampton Road, Northampton | 88 yd | |
| Billy's All Day Diner | 2-6 Towcester Road, Northampton | 197 yd | |
| Jemmy's Café | 89 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| Crystal Caffe and Takeaway | 113 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| Southern Quarter Development Ltd | Delapre Community Rooms, Delapre Annex | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 69 yd | |
| Far Cotton Wmc | Main Road, Far Cotton | 260 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| The Old White Hart | 17 Cotton End, Northampton | 590 yd | |
| The Pomfret Arms | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badboy Vegan | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 69 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| Bodrumgrill | 103 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| Far Cotton Tandoori | 111 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 91 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 523 yd | |
| Asda | London Road, Northampton | 569 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 603 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Delapre Abbey (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.