Watling Street is in Weedon, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 4QG is located in the Woodford and Weedon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watling Street, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 4GG, NN7 4QD, NN7 4SJ, NN7 4PX, NN7 4QA, NN7 4PJ, NN7 4PG, NN7 4GA, NN7 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN7 4QG is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 44.1% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 55.9% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.1% | 29.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 49.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 55.2% | 55.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 29.5% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 13.3% | 10.6% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 8.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 40.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 98.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98.5% | 95.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 96.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watling Street was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% lower than the Daventry East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Watling Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Daventry East and the 272nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Watling Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-20 | £506,164 |
| 5 Watling Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-09-14 | £215,730 |
| 6 Watling Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2004-11-01 | £264,051 |
| 5 Watling Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2004-11-01 | £163,633 |
NN7 4QG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN7 4QG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedon Bec Primary School West Street , Weedon NN7 4QU | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flore Church of England Primary School The Avenue , Flore NN7 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bliss Charity School The Green , Nether Heyford NN7 3LE | 3out of 4 | 3,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjol Cuisine | Weedon House, High Street | 65 yd | |
| Granny's Cafe | 4 Church Street, Weedon | 728 yd | |
| Dodmoor House Ltd | Dodmoor House, Weedon Lane | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heart Of England | 31 High Street, Weedon | 115 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | High Street, Weedon | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weedon Chinese Takeaway | Weedon House, High Street | 65 yd | |
| Weedon House Fish And Chips | Weedon House, High Street | 65 yd | |
| Lucky House Chinese Restaurant | 36 High Street, Weedon | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, 15 High Street | 132 yd | |
| One Stop Community Stores Ltd | 14-16 Church Street, Weedon | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Field JUBILEE FIELD RECREATION GROUND JUBILEE FIELD RECREATION GROUND BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 608 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.