Dairy Close is in Brixworth, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN6 9DR is located in the Brixworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dairy Close, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN6 9BH, NN6 9NE, NN6 9LP, NN6 9BG, NN6 9BQ, NN6 9BJ, NN6 9DT, NN6 9LN, NN6 9DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN6 9DR 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN6 9DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 25.9% | 29.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 51.2% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 57.6% | 48% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 39.2% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 17.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.5% | 98% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.2% | 94.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dairy Close was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the Brixworth average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Dairy Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Brixworth and the 66th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dairy Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-05-17 | £319,839 |
| 16 Dairy Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2023-06-16 | £309,775 |
| 22 Dairy Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-15 | £209,681 |
| 22 Dairy Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-22 | £392,343 |
| 15 Dairy Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2020-10-21 | £317,973 |
NN6 9DR 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 9DR 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Froxhill Crescent , Brixworth NN6 9BG | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spratton Church of Engand Primary School School Road , Spratton NN6 8HY | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitsford Primary School Moulton Road , Pitsford NN6 9AU | 3out of 4 | 2,904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bramptons Primary School Harlestone Road , Chapel Brampton NN6 8AW | 3out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Primary School Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitsford School Moulton Road , NN6 9AX | - not rated | 3,192 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Workhouse of Brixworth Ltd | Unit A, Council Chambers, 35 Spratton Road | 527 yd | |
| The Olive Branch | Brixworth Library, Spratton Road | 551 yd | |
| Purple Ivy | Kennel Terrace, Brixworth | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn | Northampton Road, Brixworth | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth Fish Bar | 1 Hunters Way, Brixworth | 560 yd | |
| China Garden | 132 Northampton Road, Brixworth | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixworth Co-Operative | 3 Hunters Way, Brixworth | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Davids Playing Fields ST DAVIDS RECREATION GROUND ST DAVIDS RECREATION GROUND ST DAVIDS CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 353 yd |
| Ashway Playing Field The Ashway | grass pitches | 860 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 | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.