Rothersthorpe Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8HT is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, NN4 8HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8SG, NN4 8HU, NN4 8RU, NN4 8TZ, NN4 8SY, NN4 8RS, NN4 8SA, NN4 8SE, NN4 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 8HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8HT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 46% | 42.9% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 40.2% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.1% | 44.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 24% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 85.1% | 80.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 86.1% | 75.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 74.7% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 7.3% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothersthorpe Road was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% higher than the Sixfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothersthorpe Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Sixfields and the 216th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-12-19 | £221,007 |
| 232 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-08-18 | £97,392 |
| 208 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2015-02-20 | £203,509 |
| 208 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2006-09-15 | £205,249 |
| 208 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1998-04-17 | £240,702 |
NN4 8HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 315 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,316 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 | 2,168 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,849 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Community Centre | The Springs, Briar Hill | 393 yd | |
| The Cake House | 396 yd | ||
| Karen Herron (Home Baker) | 4 Briar Hill Walk, Far Cotton | 613 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 647 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Fish Bar | 15 Coronation Court, Ashbrow Road | 740 yd | |
| Peacock House | 53 Oxford Street, Far Cotton | 815 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 991 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.