NN3 2AF is a safe, established residential area on Greenfield Avenue, 0.4km from Spinney Hill 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 14.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00138238 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREENFIELD AVENUE, NN3 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREENFIELD AVENUE, NN3 2AF.
369
38
£ 43,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NN3 2AF is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £323k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2AF. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 376,000
5 sales · Mean £ 386,600
Terraced
£ 234,500
4 sales · Mean £ 237,000
Semi-Detached
£ 309,000
4 sales · Mean £ 319,498
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2AF has low crime rates — 37 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Headlands Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Parklands Nursery School
Northampton School for Girls
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Wallace Road Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
3 nearby- S M Co-Op0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Food Station0.8 km
- Dragon Inn1.0 km
- China Red0.7 km
- Eastfield Fish Bar0.3 km
- Grandma Mei0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Fairfield News1.0 km
- BroadMead News Premier0.3 km
- Broadway News & Off Licence0.7 km
- Food Bank Distribution point0.3 km
- Londis Supermarket0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Headland PH0.8 km
- Spinney Hill Public House0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Em's Platters0.4 km
- Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine0.3 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.6 km
- 9 Coppice Drive0.7 km
- Browns Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.0 km
- Wellingborough13.6 km
- Long Buckby15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Eastfield School0.2 km
- Eastfield School0.2 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
- Mayfield Road0.3 km
- Highlands Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32AF · Data under Open Government Licence