Leah Bank is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8RH is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leah Bank, Northampton, NN4 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8RG, NN4 8RD, NN4 8RF, NN4 8HS, NN4 8RE, NN4 8RL, NN4 8HX, NN4 8RJ, NN4 8RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 8RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.8% | 47.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8RH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 38.5% | 34.8% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 51.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.9%) 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% | 52% | -5.6% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 38.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8.6% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.3% | 17.2% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 31.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.5% | 77.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 72.2% 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 | 85.7% | 72.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 72.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leah Bank was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.0% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leah Bank has the 31st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 462nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Leah Bank, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-04-11 | £272,000 |
| 52 Leah Bank, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-23 | £322,420 |
| 36 Leah Bank, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-12-08 | £369,480 |
| 20 Leah Bank, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-09-10 | £313,143 |
| 46 Leah Bank, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-02 | £318,837 |
NN4 8RH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN4 8RH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,941 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 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,347 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 4,131 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 | 1,948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 2,896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,302 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 | 734 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake House | 75 yd | ||
| Karen Herron (Home Baker) | 4 Briar Hill Walk, Far Cotton | 293 yd | |
| Briar Hill Community Centre | The Springs, Briar Hill | 430 yd | |
| Sun Beams Pre-School | c/o Delapre Primary School, Rothersthorpe Road | 431 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine | 139 Towcester Road, Northampton | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Wmc | Main Road, Far Cotton | 906 yd | |
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Fish Bar | 15 Coronation Court, Ashbrow Road | 411 yd | |
| Peacock House | 53 Oxford Street, Far Cotton | 528 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 680 yd | |
| Chang Lung | 49 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 865 yd | |
| Hoo Kee | 36 Gloucester Avenue, Delapre | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 431 yd | |
| Tesco | Mereway, Mereway | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.