Bittern Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 9DL is located in the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 2009-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bittern Street, Northampton, NN4 9DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 9DQ, NN4 9DA, NN4 9DJ, NN4 9DN, NN4 9YS, NN4 9YT, NN4 9XT, NN4 9UD, NN4 9XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN4 9DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33% | 37.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.1% | 47% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 54.3% | 51.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.1% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 19.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 32.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.4% | 84.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80.7% 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 | 85.4% | 80.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 81% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 1.2% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bittern Street was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bittern Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 608th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bittern Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2021-08-06 | £143,882 |
| 20 Bittern Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 2013-12-18 | £66,662 |
| 24 Bittern Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-12-16 | £140,946 |
NN4 9DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9DL 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 | 166 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon de Senlis Primary School Hilldrop Road , East Hunsbury NN4 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,942 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 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 5,440 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 | 2,346 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,524 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 | 2,212 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 3,963 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Centre | Overslade Close, Merefield | 817 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 822 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 822 yd | |
| St Benedicts Pre School | St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road | 822 yd | |
| Eat Sleep Bake Repeat | 36 Summerfields, Camp Hill | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 2 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 2 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wootton Brook Ladybridge Drive | grass pitches | 565 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 | 231 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.