NN3 2DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
For families considering a move, NN3 2DF represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00138287 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN3 2DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN3 2DF.
280
48
£ 43,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2DF 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
NN3 2DF is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2DF. 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 2DF has low crime rates — 47 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- Londis0.9 km
- Manish News0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Classic News1.0 km
- Family Shopper0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Dolce Ltd0.4 km
- Saints Sports Club0.4 km
- Broadmead Baptist Church0.9 km
- African & Caribbean0.2 km
- Em's Platters1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Headlands Spice0.7 km
- Lotus0.9 km
- Mace Kitchen0.3 km
- Mangal0.6 km
- Ze Fast Food0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Trumpet0.7 km
- The Headland PH0.3 km
- Playhouse Theatre0.4 km
- The Bold Dragoon0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- S M Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.9 km
- Wellingborough13.5 km
- Long Buckby16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Birchfield Road East0.2 km
- Birchfield Road East0.2 km
- Abington Park Crescent0.2 km
- Greenway0.3 km
- Danefield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32DF · Data under Open Government Licence