Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ULLSWATER CLOSE, NN3 2DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLSWATER CLOSE, NN3 2DJ.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN3 2DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN3 2DJ is a safe, established residential area on Ullswater Close, 0.7km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 12.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00138272 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2DJ. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.2%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,000

46 sales · Mean £ 327,853

Semi-Detached

£ 246,500

23 sales · Mean £ 257,241

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NN3 2DJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good287 pupils0.2 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils0.3 km
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The Arbours Primary Academy

Good295 pupils0.4 km
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Weston Favell Academy

Requires Improvement1414 pupils0.4 km
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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Weston Favell CofE Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.0 km
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Boothville Primary School

Good671 pupils1.0 km
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Lumbertubs Primary School

Good250 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Charnwood Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Todays General Store0.5 km
  • Family Shopper0.8 km
  • Lakeview News0.8 km
  • TK Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Vocal & Instrumental Club0.7 km
  • The Headland PH0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way1.0 km
  • The Lounge1.0 km
  • Christine's Cake Creations0.6 km
  • Boothville Community Cent0.7 km
  • Canto Ltd1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • S M Co-Op0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Food Station0.3 km
  • New Sage Silver River0.8 km
  • Bushland Chippy0.3 km
  • The Delicious Pizza0.8 km
  • Boothville Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Westone Manor Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.6 km
  • Wellingborough12.8 km
  • Long Buckby16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Baptist Chapel0.1 km
  • The Headlands0.1 km
  • Baptist Chapel0.1 km
  • St Gregory's Primary School0.2 km
  • Weston Favell School0.2 km