Friars Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8PS is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Friars Court, Northampton, NN4 8PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8PX, NN4 8PU, NN4 8PL, NN4 8PQ, NN4 8PT, NN4 8PY, NN4 8PZ, NN4 8PJ, NN4 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 8PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 53.3% | 54.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 45.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 38.6% | 43.9% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 38.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 25.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 16% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 20.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.6% | 80.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 90.1% | 81.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 80.8% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Court was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Court has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 280th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ronald Bell House Friars Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-12-06 | £88,980 |
| 10 Friars Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2023-04-17 | £156,723 |
| 1 Ronald Bell House Friars Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-03-11 | £84,385 |
| 24 Friars Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-10-25 | £125,000 |
| 8 Friars Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-01-30 | £124,393 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 324 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 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | - not rated | 710 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 | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,852 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 4,607 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 | 351 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,269 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 | 700 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,406 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,273 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 | - not rated | 1,249 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 | 1,249 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School GDST Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 2,489 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre | Abbeyfield School, Mereway | 191 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 532 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Extra Mereway, Northampton | 532 yd | |
| Coffee Box | @ Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road | 540 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | 139 Towcester Road, Northampton | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Residents Club | 50 Barn Owl Close, Merefield | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 309 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 309 yd | |
| Khybar Tandoori Takeaway | 34 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 350 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4/5 Mereway, Northampton | 532 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 532 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 922 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 171 yd |
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| Wootton Hall (Closed) Wootton Hall Wootton Hall Mereway | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 886 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.