Coton Road is in Guilsborough, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN6 8RD 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 Coton Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8RD 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. The local area around NN6 8RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.1% | -2.6% | 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 8RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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 | 20.5% | 23.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 60.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (91.3%) 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 | 57.8% | 56.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.7% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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 8RD this area, 8.2% 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.1% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 43.6% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 97.5% | 88.6% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 88.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coton Road was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% higher than the Long Buckby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coton Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Long Buckby and the 561st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Coton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-05-19 | £343,181 |
| 3 Coton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2005-06-10 | £395,392 |
| 2 Coton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2004-08-06 | £530,339 |
NN6 8RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8RD 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilsborough Church of England Primary School The Green , Guilsborough NN6 8PT | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Haddon Church of England Primary School Church Lane , East Haddon NN6 8DB | 4out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School The Green , West Haddon NN6 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spratton Church of Engand Primary School School Road , Spratton NN6 8HY | 3out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilsborough Academy West Haddon Road , Guilsborough NN6 8QE | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spratton Hall School Smith Street , Spratton NN6 8HP | - not rated | 5,170 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Cafe, Coton Manor | The Cottage, Coton | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ward Arms | The Witch & Sow, High Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seatons Village Store | High Street, Guilsborough | 740 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 | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.