NN3 2BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Abington in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN3 2BW is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00138222 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN3 2BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN3 2BW.
349
32
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN3 2BW has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BW. The average age is 32.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN3 2BW is moderate at 72 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.
school Local Schools
Cedar Road Primary School
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Eastfield Academy
Wallace Road Nursery School
Kingsley Primary School
Headlands Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Weston Favell Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Weston Stores0.9 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Manish News0.1 km
- Classic News0.5 km
- County Florists0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Playhouse Theatre0.9 km
- The Lord Byron1.0 km
- Kingsley Park Wmc0.9 km
- The Abington Public House0.8 km
- The County0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way0.8 km
- The Cube Disability Ltd0.9 km
- United Reform Church0.8 km
- Dolce Ltd0.8 km
- Metro Peri Peri1.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Headlands Spice0.2 km
- Lotus0.5 km
- Mace Kitchen0.8 km
- Mangal0.1 km
- Pizza Only1.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hillview Guest House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.4 km
- Wellingborough14.0 km
- Long Buckby15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Norman Road0.1 km
- Beech Avenue0.1 km
- Norman Road0.2 km
- Beech Avenue0.2 km
- Wheatfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BW · Data under Open Government Licence