Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN3 2BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN3 2BD.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN3 2BD 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.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 38, NN3 2BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

NN3 2BD is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Spinney Hill in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, NN3 2BD represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BD are sourced from Output Area E00138238 (shared with 8 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 2BD. 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

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

NN3 2BD has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Anti-social behaviour41
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary10
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils0.1 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good287 pupils0.7 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Parklands Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Parklands Nursery School

Good42 pupils0.9 km
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Northampton School for Girls

Good1754 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Becket Catholic School

Good840 pupils1.0 km
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Cedar Road Primary School

Good415 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • BroadMead News Premier0.3 km
  • Broadway News & Off Licence0.6 km
  • Food Bank Distribution point0.3 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.7 km
  • Rothwell Grocery0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Headland PH0.7 km
  • Spinney Hill Public House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Em's Platters0.4 km
  • Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine0.3 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.6 km
  • Broadmead Baptist Church0.5 km
  • 9 Coppice Drive0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Group1.0 km
  • S M Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • China Red0.6 km
  • Eastfield Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Grandma Mei0.3 km
  • McDonalds0.6 km
  • Mr Chippy0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.0 km
  • Wellingborough13.5 km
  • Long Buckby15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Eastfield School0.2 km
  • Eastfield School0.2 km
  • Mayfield Road0.3 km
  • Mayfield Road0.3 km
  • Broadmead Avenue0.3 km