Riverstone Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 9QW is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverstone Way, Northampton, NN4 9QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 9QH, NN4 9XP, NN4 9QZ, NN4 9QN, NN4 9QP, NN4 9XQ, NN4 9QU, NN4 9QQ, NN4 9YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 9QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 48.9% | 52.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 27.3% | 32.8% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50.8% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 56.2% | 51.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 12.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 16.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 14.5% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 29% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93% | 88% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 94.6% | 84.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8.5% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 83.9% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverstone Way was 44.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverstone Way has the 38th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 546th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 257.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Riverstone Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-05-02 | £245,000 |
| 113 Riverstone Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2025-03-14 | £345,555 |
| 179 Riverstone Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-02-21 | £372,315 |
| 169 Riverstone Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-14 | £270,526 |
| 121 Riverstone Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-10-23 | £260,649 |
NN4 9QW 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | - not rated | 846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Meadows Primary School The Square , Upton NN5 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Church Street , Rothersthorpe NN7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,240 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton High School Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU | - not rated | 4,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 4,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Sleep Bake Repeat | 36 Summerfields, Camp Hill | 771 yd | |
| The White Company Cafe | The white Co, Cobb Drive | 779 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd (SV1) | Morrisons (SV1), Cobb Drive | 780 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Site 3, Cobb Drive | 868 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineham Fish and Chips | Unit 3, Dragonfly Way | 906 yd | |
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 958 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-op | -, Dragonfly Way | 971 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 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.