Henry Bird Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8GL is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Henry Bird Way, Northampton, NN4 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8GS, NN4 8GR, NN4 8GN, NN4 8GJ, NN4 8GA, NN4 8GT, NN4 8GG, NN4 8RQ, NN4 8GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 8GL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 66.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 66.4% | 13.4% | 51.0% | 15.4% |
| Male | 47% | 33.6% | -13.4% | 49.0% | -15.4% |
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 8GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.5% 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 | 57.2% | 91.5% | 34.3% | 37.9% | 53.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28% | 7.3% | -20.7% | 44.2% | -36.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 0.7% | -6.9% | 9.1% | -8.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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 (90%) 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 | 49.2% | 51.5% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 38.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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.
In the area around NN4 8GL this area, 1.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 1.8% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 72% | 55.5% | 16.9% | 55.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 15.4% | -18.1% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.3% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 18.3% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.2% | 59.4% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 69% | 69.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 69.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 6.5% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.1% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henry Bird Way was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Henry Bird Way has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 109th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 22 Henry Bird Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-27 | £124,095 |
| Flat 29 22 Henry Bird Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2024-12-16 | £115,675 |
| Flat 33 22 Henry Bird Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2024-03-05 | £116,962 |
| Flat 5 22 Henry Bird Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-04-05 | £127,738 |
| Flat 30 22 Henry Bird Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2022-12-22 | £139,662 |
NN4 8GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8GL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 525 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 295 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 1,834 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 | 2,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,873 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,909 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 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 2,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 2,319 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 5,138 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,079 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,180 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 707 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Care Ltd | The Boughton Centre, Ransome Road | 337 yd | |
| Illuminated Kitchen | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Sakura Japanese Restaurant | 149-151 Bridge Street, Northampton | 387 yd | |
| Catermasters | Avon Cosmetics Limited, Nunn Mills Road | 392 yd | |
| Aladdins Balti | 96 Bridge Street, Northampton | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old White Hart | 17 Cotton End, Northampton | 319 yd | |
| The Pomfret Arms | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Northampton Brewery Sports & Social Club | Old Towcester Road, Far Cotton | 569 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 666 yd | |
| NB's | 25 Bridge Street, Northampton | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruby | 18/20 Cotton End, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Fellas Takeaway | 21 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 509 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 666 yd | |
| Bodrumgrill | 103 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 666 yd | |
| Far Cotton Tandoori | 111 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | London Road, Northampton | 332 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 450 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 826 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 828 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 125 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Delapre Abbey (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 630 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 | 643 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.