Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

BRITON ROAD, NN3 2BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRITON ROAD, NN3 2BS.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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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.

home £245,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British70.9%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences127
Shoplifting100
Anti-social behaviour48
Burglary21
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Cedar Road Primary School

Good415 pupils0.4 km
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Weston Favell CofE Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.8 km
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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils1.0 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good652 pupils1.0 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils1.1 km
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Wallace Road Nursery School

Good49 pupils1.1 km
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Kingsley Primary School

Good384 pupils1.1 km
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Abington Vale Primary School

Good449 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.2 km
hotel

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