NN3 2AD is a safe, established residential area on Cumberland Close, 0.2km from Spinney Hill in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NN3, NN3 2AD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k, down 1.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00138234 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUMBERLAND CLOSE, NN3 2AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUMBERLAND CLOSE, NN3 2AD.
353
43
£ 43,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NN3 2AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2AD. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Detached
£ 345,000
8 sales · Mean £ 334,625
Terraced
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2AD has low crime rates — 33 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
Eastfield Academy
Parklands Primary School
Parklands Nursery School
Northampton School for Girls
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- BroadMead News Premier0.5 km
- Broadway News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Food Bank Distribution point0.5 km
- Londis Supermarket0.8 km
- Rothwell Grocery0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Em's Platters0.6 km
- Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine0.5 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.4 km
- 9 Coppice Drive0.6 km
- Broadmead Baptist Church0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- China Red0.9 km
- Eastfield Fish Bar0.6 km
- Grandma Mei0.5 km
- McDonalds0.4 km
- Mr Chippy0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Spinney Hill Public House0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Wellingborough13.7 km
- Long Buckby15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Highlands Avenue0.1 km
- Highlands Avenue0.2 km
- Spinney Hill Road0.3 km
- Coppice Drive0.4 km
- Coppice Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32AD · Data under Open Government Licence