Oak Street is in Weedon, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 4RQ 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 Oak Street, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 4QF, NN7 4RH, NN7 4RE, NN7 4RF, NN7 4QZ, NN7 4QX, NN7 4RA, NN7 4RJ, NN7 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 4RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4RQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 23.7% | 23.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 60.8% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 52% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 37.1% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 2.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.8% lower than the Daventry East average. The most reported crime type was Possession of weapons.
Oak Street has the lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Daventry East and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oak Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-02 | £269,370 |
| 8 Oak Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-06-10 | £346,343 |
| 25 Oak Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2018-09-18 | £565,424 |
| 29 Oak Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2018-03-19 | £344,260 |
| 27 Oak Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-04-05 | £485,687 |
NN7 4RQ 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 4RQ 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flore Church of England Primary School The Avenue , Flore NN7 4LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bliss Charity School The Green , Nether Heyford NN7 3LE | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Primary School School Hill , Newnham NN11 3HG | 3out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granny's Cafe | 4 Church Street, Weedon | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Community Stores Ltd | 14-16 Church Street, Weedon | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Field JUBILEE FIELD RECREATION GROUND JUBILEE FIELD RECREATION GROUND BRIDGE STREET | grass pitches | 833 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.