Towcester Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8LB 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 Towcester Road, Northampton, NN4 8LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8LF, NN4 8EN, NN4 8LA, NN4 8LG, NN4 8DZ, NN4 8EU, NN4 8NG, NN4 8ED, NN4 8DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 8LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 48.3% | 52% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 29.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 45.7% | 53.2% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 36.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 18.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 31% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.1% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 91.1% | 83.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 75.2% | 58.2% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 27.9% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 9% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 58.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 13.4% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Romania | 16.7% | 0.9% | 15.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towcester Road was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towcester Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 328th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Towcester Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-11-04 | £253,164 |
| 2 - 6 Towcester Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-07-11 | £443,374 |
| 38 Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-07-20 | £273,780 |
| 40 Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2005-11-04 | £234,062 |
| 38 Towcester Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2003-05-29 | £302,213 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN4 8LB 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 5,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,979 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,511 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 | 190 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy's All Day Diner | 2-6 Towcester Road, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Southern Quarter Development Ltd | Delapre Community Rooms, Delapre Annex | 138 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | @ Far Cotton Go Getters, Delapre Community Rooms | 138 yd | |
| Towcester Road Methodist Chruch | Southampton Road, Northampton | 182 yd | |
| Jemmy's Café | 89 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Wmc | Main Road, Far Cotton | 83 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 167 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd | |
| The Pomfret Arms | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 631 yd | |
| The Old White Hart | 17 Cotton End, Northampton | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badboy Vegan | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 167 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd | |
| Bodrumgrill | 103 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd | |
| Far Cotton Tandoori | 111 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 91 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 439 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 468 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 468 yd | |
| Asda | London Road, Northampton | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,059 yd |
| Delapre Abbey (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.