NN3 2AB is a safe, established residential area on Hillcrest Avenue, 0.2km from Spinney Hill in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN3, NN3 2AB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £443k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00138234 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST AVENUE, NN3 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST AVENUE, NN3 2AB.
353
43
£ 43,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN3 2AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £443k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2AB. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
5 sales · Mean £ 379,400
Detached
£ 455,000
11 sales · Mean £ 471,184
Terraced
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 343,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2AB has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eastfield Academy
Parklands Nursery School
Parklands Primary School
Northampton School for Girls
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
Thomas Becket Catholic School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- BroadMead News Premier0.4 km
- Broadway News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Food Bank Distribution point0.4 km
- Londis Supermarket0.7 km
- Rothwell Grocery0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Headland PH0.9 km
- Spinney Hill Public House0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Em's Platters0.6 km
- Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.4 km
- Browns Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Broadmead Baptist Church0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Red0.9 km
- Eastfield Fish Bar0.5 km
- Grandma Mei0.4 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Mr Chippy0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.9 km
- Wellingborough13.7 km
- Long Buckby15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highlands Avenue0.2 km
- Highlands Avenue0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.4 km
- Mayfield Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32AB · Data under Open Government Licence