Hudson Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 9XD 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 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hudson Drive, Northampton, NN4 9XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 9XB, NN4 9XH, NN4 9TX, NN4 9XE, NN4 9XW, NN4 9XA, NN4 9XJ, NN4 9SE, NN4 9YW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN4 9XD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.3% | 48.6% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.4% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 9XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 73.1% 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 | 19.9% | 18.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -19.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.8% | 73.1% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 28.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 53% | 45.9% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.1% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 44.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -2.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.1% | 84% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 83.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.3% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hudson Drive was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hudson Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 224th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Hudson Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-05-15 | £728,234 |
| 4 Hudson Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-18 | £396,081 |
| 8 Hudson Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-11-22 | £551,947 |
| 11 Hudson Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-03-31 | £487,569 |
| 9 Hudson Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £482,500 | 2016-01-28 | £670,287 |
NN4 9XD 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 9XD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN4 9XD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 4,327 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 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 4out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 2,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,252 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 4,659 yd | Community school | 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 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,297 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 4,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,805 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 | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 818 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 841 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 841 yd | |
| St Benedicts Pre School | St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 410 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wootton Brook Ladybridge Drive | grass pitches | 738 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.