Oaklands is in Bugbrooke, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 3QU is located in the Bugbrooke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 3RB, NN7 3PS, NN7 3PW, NN7 3PL, NN7 3PP, NN7 3QZ, NN7 3RE, NN7 3QX, NN7 3PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 3QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 3QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 19.1% | 27.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 54.3% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (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 | 52.5% | 54.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 11.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 35.1% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 98.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.8% | 96.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands was 29.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oaklands has the 45th lowest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 328th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Oaklands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-11-22 | £358,012 |
| 47 Oaklands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2024-02-28 | £326,624 |
| 20 Oaklands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-09-08 | £308,328 |
| 53 Oaklands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-08-27 | £317,128 |
| 33 Oaklands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-08-20 | £305,383 |
NN7 3QU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 3QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Community Primary School High Street , Bugbrooke NN7 3PA | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bliss Charity School The Green , Nether Heyford NN7 3LE | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kislingbury Primary School High Street , Kislingbury NN7 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pattishall Church of England Primary School School Road , Pattishall NN12 8NE | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Church Street , Rothersthorpe NN7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,885 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 | 675 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 | 5,101 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 | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms | 34 High Street, Bugbrooke | 364 yd | |
| Bugbrooke Cricket Club | Camp Farm, High Street | 433 yd | |
| Bugbrooke Community Centre Committee | Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Close | 495 yd | |
| Bugbrooke RUFC | Bugbrooke Community Centre, Camp Close | 495 yd | |
| St Michael's FC | Bugbrooke Football Club, Camp Hill | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Takeaway | 1A Great Lane, Bugbrooke | 384 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bugbrooke Rugby Union Football Club BUGBROOKE RUGBY UNION CLUB BUGBROOKE RUGBY UNION CLUB CAMP CLOSE | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Bugbrooke St Michael Fc Camp Hill | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Bugbrooke Cricket Club Camp Hill | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Campion School KISLINGBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 616 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.