NN3 2BU is a mixed residential area on Abington Avenue, 0.2km from Abington in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN3, NN3 2BU offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £422k, down 69.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00138227 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABINGTON AVENUE, NN3 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABINGTON AVENUE, NN3 2BU.
339
45
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN3 2BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 69.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BU. The average age is 44.9. 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 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
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
3 sales · Mean £ 556,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN3 2BU is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedar Road Primary School
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Barry Primary School
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Abington Vale Primary School
Northampton School for Boys
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Adnitt News Food and Wine Stores0.6 km
- ASC Ltd Newsagent0.6 km
- Asheesh Newsagents0.8 km
- Durham's Food Store0.6 km
- Fairfield News0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Corkers bar0.6 km
- Kingsley Park Wmc0.7 km
- Monks Park W M C1.0 km
- Abington Bowling Club1.0 km
- The Abington Public House0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Heathers0.7 km
- La Taverna0.9 km
- Mewar Haveli Fine Dining0.6 km
- Prime Kebab0.7 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Europe Food Plus Supermarket0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Dragon Inn0.9 km
- Birchfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- China Red0.9 km
- China Star0.6 km
- New Tung Shing0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hillview Guest House0.4 km
- Ambles0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.0 km
- Wellingborough14.4 km
- Long Buckby15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Abington Park0.1 km
- Ashburnham Road0.1 km
- Ashburnham Road0.1 km
- County Ground0.2 km
- Church of St Gregory0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BU · Data under Open Government Licence