Crabtree Close is in Hartwell, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 2LB is located in the Hackleton and Grange Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crabtree Close, Hartwell, Northampton, NN7 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 2JY, NN7 2JZ, NN7 2LA, NN7 2LD, NN7 2JX, NN7 2PR, NN7 2FJ, NN7 2FA, NN7 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 2LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 0.6% | 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 NN7 2LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 27.3% | 26.8% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 59.5% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 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 (89.1%) 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 | 56.3% | 54.1% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 NN7 2LB this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 21.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 41.6% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabtree Close was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crabtree Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 275th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Crabtree Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-07-19 | £268,311 |
| 9 Crabtree Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-25 | £269,294 |
| 8 Crabtree Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2020-12-14 | £250,070 |
| 9 Crabtree Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-10-12 | £251,203 |
| 8 Crabtree Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2017-05-12 | £263,728 |
NN7 2LB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
NN7 2LB 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 | 191 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Primary School School Lane , Hartwell NN7 2HL | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton CofE Primary School Roade Hill , Ashton NN7 2JH | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roade Primary School Hartwell Road , Roade NN7 2NT | 3out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanslope Primary School Long Street Road , Hanslope MK19 7BL | 4out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackleton CofE Primary School Main Road , NN7 2AB | 4out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grounds Cafe Salcey Forest | Salcey Forest Cafe, Hartwell Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell & District Conservative Club | Conservative Club, 10 Forest Road | 541 yd | |
| Rose and Crown | 3 Park Road, Hartwell | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartwell Community Centre Playing Fields HARTWELL VILLAGE HALL HARTWELL VILLAGE HALL SCHOOL LANE | cycling, grass pitches | 455 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 | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.