St Dunstans Rise is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 9XL is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, NN4 9XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 9XN, NN4 9UF, NN4 9XS, NN4 9SB, NN4 9SZ, NN4 9UP, NN4 9YW, NN4 9YN, NN4 9UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 9XL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 55.4% | 55.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 44.6% | 44.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 35.7% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 8.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around NN4 9XL this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 30.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 18.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 91.6% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 85.7% | 79.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 79.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Dunstans Rise was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the Sixfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Dunstans Rise has the 8th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Sixfields and the 279th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2026-01-30 | £268,950 |
| 6 St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-07-29 | £204,200 |
| 17 St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-31 | £213,343 |
| 9 St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-31 | £194,361 |
| 18 St Dunstans Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2024-04-12 | £192,987 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | - not rated | 1,530 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 | 3,805 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 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 5,100 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 | 2,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 4,193 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 | 2,417 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,884 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,790 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 | 1,881 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 | 1,881 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 2,797 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 | 304 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 313 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 313 yd | |
| St Benedicts Pre School | St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road | 313 yd | |
| The Abbey Centre | Overslade Close, Merefield | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 601 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 601 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 | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.