NN3 2DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Courtyard, 0.5km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN3 2DD represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DD are sourced from Output Area E00138287 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE COURTYARD, NN3 2DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COURTYARD, NN3 2DD.
280
48
£ 43,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2DD 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 2DD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £160k 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 2DD. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
7 sales · Mean £ 145,706
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2DD has low crime rates — 44 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
Headlands Primary School
Cedar Road Primary School
Weston Favell Academy
Eastfield Academy
Bridgewater Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
The Arbours Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Paper News0.8 km
- Weston Stores0.5 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Manish News0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Playhouse Theatre0.5 km
- The Bold Dragoon0.8 km
- The Trumpet0.7 km
- The Headland PH0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way0.4 km
- St Peters Church Hall0.9 km
- Dolce Ltd0.4 km
- Saints Sports Club0.4 km
- Broadmead Baptist Church0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- S M Co-Op0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Food Station0.7 km
- Headlands Spice0.7 km
- Lotus0.8 km
- Mace Kitchen0.3 km
- Mangal0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.9 km
- Wellingborough13.5 km
- Long Buckby16.3 km
Bus Stops
- Birchfield Road East0.1 km
- Birchfield Road East0.2 km
- Danefield Road0.2 km
- Danefield Road0.2 km
- Sandiland Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32DD · Data under Open Government Licence