Cub Close is in Bugbrooke, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 3GA is located in the Bugbrooke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 2015-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cub Close, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 3GB, NN7 3GD, NN7 3PZ, NN7 3QY, NN7 3PR, NN7 3QT, NN7 3QS, NN7 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 3GA 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 | 47.3% | 50.1% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.9% | -2.8% | 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 NN7 3GA 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 | 21.8% | 24.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 59.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 43.9% | 56.5% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 32.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 95.7% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 99.4% | 96.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cub Close was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cub Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 149th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cub Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £299,950 | 2015-10-22 | £428,019 |
| 1 Cub Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £299,950 | 2015-10-22 | £428,019 |
| 3 Cub Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, a newly built property | £299,950 | 2015-08-28 | £434,116 |
NN7 3GA 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 | 164 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Community Primary School High Street , Bugbrooke NN7 3PA | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bliss Charity School The Green , Nether Heyford NN7 3LE | 3out of 4 | 2,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kislingbury Primary School High Street , Kislingbury NN7 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Church Street , Rothersthorpe NN7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,460 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Church of England Primary School Bugbrooke Road , Gayton NN7 3EU | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Bugbrooke , NN7 3QG | 2out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton House School Upton Hall , Upton NN5 4UX | - not rated | 4,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Community Cafe CIC | Bugbrooke Community Cafe, Sunday School | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Community Centre Committee | Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Close | 487 yd | |
| Bugbrooke RUFC | Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Close | 487 yd | |
| St Michael's FC | Bugbrooke Football Club, Camp Hill | 600 yd | |
| Bugbrooke Cricket Club | Camp Farm, High Street | 690 yd | |
| Bakers Arms | 34 High Street, Bugbrooke | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Takeaway | 1A Great Lane, Bugbrooke | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Rugby Union Football Club BUGBROOKE RUGBY UNION CLUB BUGBROOKE RUGBY UNION CLUB CAMP CLOSE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Bugbrooke St Michael Fc Camp Hill | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Campion School KISLINGBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 574 yd |
| Bugbrooke Cricket Club Camp Hill | grass pitches | 855 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.78 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.