Friars Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8QA 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 Friars Crescent, Northampton, NN4 8QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8PZ, NN4 8PT, NN4 8PY, NN4 8QE, NN4 8QF, NN4 8QB, NN4 8PU, NN4 8QD, NN4 8QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 8QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 34.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 50.1% | 46.2% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 37.3% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8QA this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 32% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 26.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.1% | 86.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 86.3% | 83.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 84% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 2.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Crescent was 55.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Friars Crescent has the 27th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 620th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Friars Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-14 | £242,141 |
| 58 Friars Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-08-14 | £389,657 |
| 16 Friars Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-12 | £266,343 |
| 14 Friars Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-30 | £374,410 |
| 42 Friars Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-10-14 | £270,639 |
NN4 8QA 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,028 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 | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 0JA | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,298 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 | 1,143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 3,264 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 444 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | 139 Towcester Road, Northampton | 636 yd | |
| Coffee Box | @ Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road | 820 yd | |
| Karen Herron (Home Baker) | 4 Briar Hill Walk, Far Cotton | 825 yd | |
| Woodys | Clannell Road, Merefield | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khybar Tandoori Takeaway | 34 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 115 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 176 yd | |
| New Pearl House | 28 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 176 yd | |
| Chang Lung | 49 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 518 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 835 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 428 yd |
| Wootton Hall (Closed) Wootton Hall Wootton Hall Mereway | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Danes Camp Leisure Centre CLANNELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 819 yd |
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Wootton Park School WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON PARK SCHOOL WOOTTON HALL PARK | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.