Brocade Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8QP 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 Brocade Close, Northampton, NN4 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8TY, NN4 9RG, NN4 8RX, NN4 8QN, NN4 9RB, NN4 8RZ, NN4 8RY, NN4 8RT, NN4 9RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 8QP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 27.4% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 50% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 39.4% | 45.6% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 44% | 37.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.2% | 22.1% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 8.9% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 40.4% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 90% | 80.8% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 88% | 61.9% | -26.1% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 18.1% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 62.9% | -23.8% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 18.8% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 9% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brocade Close was 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% lower than the Sixfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brocade Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Sixfields and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 106.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brocade Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-05-09 | £156,084 |
| 3 Brocade Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-02-23 | £161,028 |
| 6 Brocade Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2017-07-06 | £154,003 |
| 3 Brocade Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-02-20 | £136,745 |
| 6 Brocade Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-01-23 | £137,823 |
NN4 8QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,546 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 | 2,453 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,813 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 | 1,249 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 3,013 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 3,322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 449 yd | |
| St Benedicts Pre School | St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road | 449 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 449 yd | |
| Briar Hill Community Centre | The Springs, Briar Hill | 487 yd | |
| Eat Sleep Bake Repeat | 36 Summerfields, Camp Hill | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Fish Bar | 15 Coronation Court, Ashbrow Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Peacock House | 53 Oxford Street, Far Cotton | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 1,021 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 | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.