Cowley Meadow Way is in Crick, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN6 7TY is located in the Braunston and Crick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 2015-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowley Meadow Way, Crick, Northampton, NN6 7TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN6 7WJ, NN6 7WN, NN6 7WP, NN6 7WQ, NN6 7WT, NN6 7UA, NN6 7ST, NN6 7SU, NN6 7GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN6 7TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51% | 49.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 NN6 7TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 25% | 35.7% | 10.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 1% | -8.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (92.5%) 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 | 39.4% | 60.4% | 21.0% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 6.6% | -11.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 0.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 NN6 7TY this area, 5.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 5.2% | -22.1% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.2% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 2.3% | -4.7% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.2% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 50.7% | 26.5% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 88.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 94.2% | 88.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 89.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Meadow Way was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.2% higher than the Braunston and Crick average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cowley Meadow Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Braunston and Crick and the 355th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Cowley Meadow Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2025-02-19 | £373,335 |
| 16 Cowley Meadow Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-11-08 | £378,767 |
| 39 Cowley Meadow Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-25 | £469,846 |
| 10 Cowley Meadow Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-22 | £391,538 |
| 38 Cowley Meadow Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-07-04 | £491,048 |
NN6 7TY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 175 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crick Primary School Main Road , Crick NN6 7TU | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kilsby Church of England Primary School Manor Road , Kilsby CV23 8XS | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's CofE Academy Houlton Way , Houlton CV23 1AN | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yelvertoft Primary School School Lane , Yelvertoft NN6 6LH | 3out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green , West Haddon NN6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton School Signal Drive , Houlton | - not rated | 3,839 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lodge | Royal Oak, 22 Church Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | 22 Church Street, Crick | 353 yd | |
| Crick Ex-Servicemen's Club | 4 Church Street, Crick | 382 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 15 Main Road, Crick | 561 yd | |
| Red Lion Inn | 52 Main Road, Crick | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Heart Of England Co Op Ltd, 2 High Street | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crick Playing Field MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 177 yd |
| Ufit Health Club (Rugby) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Crick Community Sports Centre YELVERTOFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 595 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.