Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GREENFIELD AVENUE, NN3 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFIELD AVENUE, NN3 2AF.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN3 2AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NN3 2AF is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.

home £323,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN3 2AF is a safe, established residential area on Greenfield Avenue, 0.4km from Spinney Hill in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 14.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00138238 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2AF. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 376,000

5 sales · Mean £ 386,600

Terraced

£ 234,500

4 sales · Mean £ 237,000

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

4 sales · Mean £ 319,498

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN3 2AF has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour44
Criminal damage and arson14
Vehicle crime12
Burglary11

school Local Schools

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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils0.2 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good287 pupils0.8 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils0.8 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Parklands Nursery School

Good42 pupils0.8 km
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Northampton School for Girls

Good1754 pupils0.9 km
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Thomas Becket Catholic School

Good840 pupils1.0 km
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Wallace Road Nursery School

Good49 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • S M Co-Op0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Food Station0.8 km
  • Dragon Inn1.0 km
  • China Red0.7 km
  • Eastfield Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Grandma Mei0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Fairfield News1.0 km
  • BroadMead News Premier0.3 km
  • Broadway News & Off Licence0.7 km
  • Food Bank Distribution point0.3 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Headland PH0.8 km
  • Spinney Hill Public House0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Em's Platters0.4 km
  • Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine0.3 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.6 km
  • 9 Coppice Drive0.7 km
  • Browns Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.0 km
  • Wellingborough13.6 km
  • Long Buckby15.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastfield School0.2 km
  • Eastfield School0.2 km
  • Mayfield Road0.3 km
  • Mayfield Road0.3 km
  • Highlands Avenue0.4 km