Bow Court, Northampton, NN4 8JG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 8JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	50.7%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	48.9%	49.3%	0.4%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 8JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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	29.4%	29.3%	-0.1%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	55.7%	-0.8%	44.2%	11.5%
Separated	4%	2%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	8.9%	11.8%	2.9%	9.1%	2.7%
Widowed	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-4.9%

Health

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 (92.9%) 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	57.6%	58.4%	0.8%	48.4%	10.0%
Good health	35.7%	34.5%	-1.2%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	4.2%	5.7%	1.5%	12.7%	-7.0%
Bad health	2%	0.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	-3.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.5%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	9.3%	12.4%	3.1%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.6%	8.4%	-14.2%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	12.9%	-6.1%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	4%	6.2%	2.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.3%	18.1%	2.8%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	27.4%	38.7%	11.3%	33.8%	4.9%
Other	2.4%	3.2%	0.8%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	1.1%	0.5%
Chinese	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	2.5%	4.1%	1.6%	3.1%	1.0%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	7.7%	7.7%	2.5%	5.2%
Black Caribbean	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.0%	0.2%
Other Black	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.5%	1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	0.8%	0.6%
White	89.6%	73.3%	-16.3%	81.4%	-8.1%
Roma	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Arab	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Other	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 75.6% 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	91.6%	75.6%	-16.0%	83.2%	-7.6%
European Union	4.5%	9.6%	5.1%	6.1%	3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%	1.9%
Africa	0.6%	6.6%	6.0%	2.7%	3.9%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.8%	2.8%	5.6%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.3%	75.6%	-15.7%	83.2%	-7.6%
10+ Years	1.4%	15.7%	14.3%	9.8%	5.9%
5-10 Years	1.7%	4.4%	2.7%	2.9%	1.5%
2-5 Years	2%	2.8%	0.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	1.4%	-2.3%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76%	76.7%	-0.7%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	3.5%	1.3%	2.2%
Romania	4.2%	0.9%	3.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.8%	37.2%	-1.4%
Christian	48.8%	46.2%	2.6%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Sikh	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Bow Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bow Court was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Sixfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bow Court has the 4th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Sixfields and the 432nd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN4 8JG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bow Court are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bow Court, Northampton, NN4 8JG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN4 8JG

Average Price
£474,233

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£474,233

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bow Court

Average Price
£509,620

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£509,620

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bow CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Bow Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2017-06-07	£475,506
6 Bow Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2010-08-31	£389,198
4 Bow Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2005-12-16	£437,673
3 Bow Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2004-11-05	£411,720
2 Bow Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building	£208,000	2003-01-03	£465,679

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN4 8JG

Employment

NN4 8JG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	204
Part-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	41
Retired	29
Student (economically inactive)	22
Looking after home or family	17
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Manufacturing	21
Construction	20
Financial and insurance activities	17
Administrative and support service activities	17
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Transport and storage	11
Information and communication	9
Other	7
Human health and social work activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH	- not rated	1,771 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	2,965 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE	3out of 4	5,340 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW	- not rated	694 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW	4out of 4	694 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR	3out of 4	900 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR	- not rated	900 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ	- not rated	1,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU	- not rated	2,247 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU	3out of 4	2,247 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA	- not rated	3,261 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW	- not rated	4,379 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW	- not rated	4,379 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ	- not rated	2,400 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ	- not rated	2,403 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF	- not rated	3,066 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF	- not rated	3,116 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP	- not rated	3,707 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ	4out of 4	2,789 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA	- not rated	3,203 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA	3out of 4	3,261 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP	3out of 4	5,303 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	- not rated	1,586 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	1,586 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN	- not rated	1,799 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX	- not rated	2,006 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH	- not rated	2,070 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eat Sleep Bake Repeat	36 Summerfields, Camp Hill	587 yd
Drovers Return Cafe	@ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road	694 yd
St Benedicts Pre School	St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road	694 yd
Snack Shack	Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill	694 yd
Briar Hill Community Centre	The Springs, Briar Hill	909 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Elgar Centre And Playing Fields 1A 1A HIGH STREET	grass pitches	992 yd
Northampton Town (Pts Academy Stadium) SIXFIELDS STADIUM SIXFIELDS STADIUM WALTER TULL WAY	athletics tracks, grass pitches	1,065 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NN4 8JG