NN3 2BY is a mixed residential area on Woodland Avenue, 0.3km 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 2BY offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £511k, up 77.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BY are sourced from Output Area E00138226 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND AVENUE, NN3 2BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND AVENUE, NN3 2BY.
322
40
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN3 2BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £511k. Property prices are trending up 77.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BY. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 612,500
5 sales · Mean £ 574,700
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 336,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN3 2BY is moderate at 68 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
Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Eastfield Academy
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Barry Primary School
Abington Vale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Adnitt News Food and Wine Stores0.7 km
- ASC Ltd Newsagent0.7 km
- Asheesh Newsagents1.0 km
- Durham's Food Store0.7 km
- Fairfield News0.8 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Corkers bar0.7 km
- Kingsley Park Wmc0.7 km
- The Abington Public House0.5 km
- The County0.2 km
- The Headland PH1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Heathers0.7 km
- La Taverna1.0 km
- Mewar Haveli Fine Dining0.7 km
- Prime Kebab0.7 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Europe Food Plus Supermarket0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Dragon Inn0.8 km
- Birchfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- China Red0.9 km
- Grandma Mei0.9 km
- Mr Chippy0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hillview Guest House0.5 km
- Ambles0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.0 km
- Wellingborough14.3 km
- Long Buckby15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Church of St Gregory0.1 km
- Ashburnham Road0.1 km
- Ashburnham Road0.1 km
- Abington Park0.1 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BY · Data under Open Government Licence