Bowmans Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 9XR is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowmans Close, Northampton, NN4 9XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 9XP, NN4 9UB, NN4 9SE, NN4 9XQ, NN4 9YR, NN4 9UA, NN4 9YW, NN4 9QW, NN4 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 9XR, 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 Bowmans Close was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.4% lower than the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowmans Close has the 35th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in East Hunsbury and Shelfleys and the 558th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bowmans Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-11-21 | £385,000 |
| 5 Bowmans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2013-05-09 | £455,128 |
| 9 Bowmans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2007-08-29 | £362,511 |
| 1 Bowmans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £214,500 | 2006-09-20 | £370,299 |
| 4 Bowmans Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2006-09-07 | £459,205 |
NN4 9XR 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 | - not rated | 1,970 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 | 4,043 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 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunsbury Park Primary School Dayrell Road , Camp Hill NN4 9RR | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pineham Barns Primary School Dragonfly Way , Pineham Village NN4 9FF | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 4out of 4 | 1,460 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 | 2,303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 4,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | - not rated | 4,845 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 | 2,420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Middle School Prestbury Road , Duston NN5 6XP | - not rated | 4,310 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 | 2,822 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,126 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 | 2,306 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 | 2,306 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princess Marina Hospital School Weedon Road , Upton NN5 6UH | - not rated | 2,698 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 | 605 yd | |
| Drovers Return Cafe | @ Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Road | 727 yd | |
| St Benedicts Pre School | St Benedicts Church, Hunsbury Hill Road | 727 yd | |
| Snack Shack | Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill | 727 yd | |
| The White Company Cafe | The white Co, Cobb Drive | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Teo & Casi | 27 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 751 yd | |
| Richard's Takeaway | 77 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 751 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 | 281.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.