NN3 2BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Briton Road, 0.3km from Abington in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 37.3% year-on-year. 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 2BS are sourced from Output Area E00138228 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRITON ROAD, NN3 2BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITON ROAD, NN3 2BS.
412
35
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2BS 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NN3 2BS's 60% ownership and 35-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 37.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BS. The average age is 35.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
11 sales · Mean £ 227,272
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN3 2BS is moderate at 83 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedar Road Primary School
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Eastfield Academy
Bridgewater Primary School
Headlands Primary School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
Abington Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Weston Stores0.8 km
- United African Association1.0 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Manish News0.2 km
- Classic News0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Playhouse Theatre0.8 km
- Corkers bar1.0 km
- The Abington Public House0.8 km
- The County0.6 km
- The Headland PH0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way0.8 km
- The Cube Disability Ltd0.9 km
- United Reform Church0.8 km
- Dolce Ltd0.8 km
- Saints Sports Club0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Headlands Spice0.3 km
- Lotus0.6 km
- Mace Kitchen0.8 km
- Mangal0.2 km
- Ze Fast Food0.6 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillview Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.4 km
- Wellingborough14.0 km
- Long Buckby16.0 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Briton Road0.2 km
- Briton Road0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BS · Data under Open Government Licence