NN3 2BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Boothville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN3 2BE is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00138233 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN3 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN3 2BE.
512
36
£ 40,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN3 2BE has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BE. The average age is 35.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2BE has low crime rates — 28 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
The Arbours Primary Academy
Headlands Primary School
Boothville Primary School
Weston Favell Academy
Eastfield Academy
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Lumbertubs Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Todays General Store0.5 km
- TK Supermarket0.5 km
- Woodview Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lakeview News0.5 km
- BroadMead News Premier1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Lounge1.0 km
- Boothville Community Cent0.3 km
- Browns Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Canto Ltd1.0 km
- Ryan's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- S M Co-Op0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Food Station0.6 km
- Andrews Take Away0.9 km
- The Delicious Pizza0.5 km
- New Sage Silver River0.5 km
- China Red1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Spinney Hill Public House1.0 km
- The Headland PH0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.7 km
- Wellingborough12.8 km
- Long Buckby16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Buttermere Close0.1 km
- Buttermere Close0.1 km
- St Gregory's Primary School0.2 km
- St Gregory's Primary School0.2 km
- Rydal Mount0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BE · Data under Open Government Licence