Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

GREGORY GARDENS, NN3 2BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREGORY GARDENS, NN3 2BF.

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Population

512

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN3 2BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 47% social renting, NN3 2BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.

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

NN3 2BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gregory Gardens, 0.6km from Boothville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN3 2BF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BF are sourced from Output Area E00138233 (shared with 7 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 2BF. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.5%
Asian / British Asian8.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.0%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 134,000

30 sales · Mean £ 130,183

Terraced

£ 227,500

3 sales · Mean £ 225,133

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

NN3 2BF has low crime rates — 31 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour32
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good287 pupils0.1 km
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The Arbours Primary Academy

Good295 pupils0.4 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils0.6 km
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Weston Favell Academy

Requires Improvement1414 pupils0.7 km
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Boothville Primary School

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Becket Catholic School

Good840 pupils1.0 km
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Lumbertubs Primary School

Good250 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bushland Chippy0.6 km
  • Andrews Take Away1.0 km
  • The Delicious Pizza0.5 km
  • Food Station0.6 km
  • New Sage Silver River0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Costcutter Supermarket1.0 km
  • TK Supermarket0.5 km
  • Woodview Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Charnwood Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Todays General Store0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Boothville Community Cent0.3 km
  • Browns Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Canto Ltd0.9 km
  • Ryan's0.5 km
  • The Lounge0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • S M Co-Op0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Vocal & Instrumental Club1.0 km
  • The Headland PH0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton4.8 km
  • Wellingborough12.7 km
  • Long Buckby16.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Buttermere Close0.0 km
  • Buttermere Close0.1 km
  • St Gregory's Primary School0.1 km
  • St Gregory's Primary School0.2 km
  • Northampton College0.2 km