Salem is in Long Buckby, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN6 7QD is located in the Long Buckby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salem, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN6 7QN, NN6 7YW, NN6 7ZE, NN6 7QP, NN6 7QW, NN6 7QL, NN6 7QJ, NN6 6NP, NN6 7PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN6 7QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 48.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 34% | 35.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 45.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 10.9% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 50% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 31.1% | 15.3% | -15.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 9.2% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 18.9% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 35.4% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.9% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 92.3% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 92% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salem was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.1% lower than the Daventry East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salem has the 31st lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Daventry East and the 535th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field House Salem, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2015-10-30 | £446,090 |
| Gainsborough Salem, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2010-11-12 | £657,347 |
| Gainsborough Salem, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-02-16 | £558,868 |
| Gainsborough Salem, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1997-03-20 | £623,775 |
NN6 7QD 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 | 184 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby Junior School South Close , Long Buckby NN6 7PX | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Buckby Infant School High Street , Long Buckby NN6 7RE | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Welton Church of England Academy Well Lane , Welton NN11 2JZ | 4out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green , West Haddon NN6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,773 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Haddon Church of England Primary School Church Lane , East Haddon NN6 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voujon | 3 Church Street, Long Buckby | 553 yd | |
| Village Spice | 12 Market Place, Long Buckby | 555 yd | |
| Ayaans Garden ltd | 11A Market Place, Long Buckby | 564 yd | |
| NomNow | 10A High Street, Long Buckby | 630 yd | |
| El Jefe Tacos | 10A High Street, Long Buckby | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Kings Head | 2 Harbidges Lane, Long Buckby | 272 yd | |
| The Badgers Arms | 2 High Street, Long Buckby | 602 yd | |
| Long Buckby Football Social Club | Long Buckby Afc, Station Road | 611 yd | |
| Long Buckby Rugby Football Club | Station Road, Long Buckby | 611 yd | |
| Pop Up Place | 10A High Street, Long Buckby | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzaman | 11A Market Place, Long Buckby | 564 yd | |
| Verdes Sandwich Shop | 11B Market Place, Long Buckby | 574 yd | |
| Lee Garden Takeaway | 2 Church Street, Long Buckby | 594 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 2A High Street, Long Buckby | 602 yd | |
| The Big Fryer | 6 Brington Road, Long Buckby | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | High Street, Long Buckby | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Buckby Fire Station STATION ROAD | 477 yd | |
| Buckby Health & Leisure Ltd HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Long Buckby Rfc WATSON ROAD | grass pitches | 661 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.