NN3 2DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DA are sourced from Output Area E00138287 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN3 2DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN3 2DA.
280
48
£ 43,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2DA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 48, NN3 2DA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2DA. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2DA has low crime rates — 49 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
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Cedar Road Primary School
Headlands Primary School
Eastfield Academy
Weston Favell Academy
Bridgewater Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Kingsley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Paper News0.9 km
- Weston Stores0.6 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Manish News0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Playhouse Theatre0.5 km
- The Bold Dragoon0.9 km
- The Trumpet0.8 km
- The County0.9 km
- The Headland PH0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way0.5 km
- St Peters Church Hall0.9 km
- Dolce Ltd0.5 km
- Saints Sports Club0.5 km
- Broadmead Baptist Church0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.8 km
- S M Co-Op0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Food Station0.7 km
- Headlands Spice0.6 km
- Lotus0.7 km
- Mace Kitchen0.4 km
- Mangal0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.8 km
- Wellingborough13.6 km
- Long Buckby16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Danefield Road0.2 km
- Danefield Road0.2 km
- Birchfield Road East0.2 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Birchfield Road East0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32DA · Data under Open Government Licence