NN6 8DS is in East Haddon, Northampton and West Northamptonshire district. NN6 8DS 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 East Haddon, Northampton, NN6 8DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN6 8DS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.6% | 53.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.6% | -2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.3% | 27.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 7% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 59.4% | 53.4% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 39.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.9% | 98.9% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 91.8% | 95.8% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 95.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1.1% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NN6 8DS was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Long Buckby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NN6 8DS has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Long Buckby and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dipmans Lodge, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £57,500 | 1996-04-12 | £314,704 |
NN6 8DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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.
NN6 8DS 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 | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haddon Church of England Primary School Church Lane , East Haddon NN6 8DB | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brington Primary School Little Brington , NN7 4HX | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Buckby Infant School High Street , Long Buckby NN6 7RE | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Buckby Junior School South Close , Long Buckby NN6 7PX | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlestone Primary School Church Lane , Lower Harlestone NN7 4EN | 3out of 4 | 5,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.