NN3 2BZ is a safe, established residential area on Birchfield Road East, 0.3km from Abington in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00138226 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST, NN3 2BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST, NN3 2BZ.
322
40
£ 40,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN3 2BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NN3 2BZ — age 40, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2BZ. The average age is 39.8. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 288,000
11 sales · Mean £ 280,968
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN3 2BZ is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cedar Road Primary School
Kingsley Primary School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Eastfield Academy
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Headlands Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Capital Off Licence0.8 km
- Kingsley Local0.9 km
- United African Association0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Manish News0.1 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- White Elephant0.8 km
- The Lord Byron0.7 km
- Corkers bar0.9 km
- Kingsley Park Wmc0.7 km
- The Abington Public House0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amelija's Bar, Rest and Shisha Loung0.8 km
- Kingsley Park Methodist0.9 km
- New Sunrise0.8 km
- Metro Peri Peri0.7 km
- The Study Room Cafe0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Headlands Spice0.0 km
- Lotus0.4 km
- Mangal0.1 km
- Pizza Only0.7 km
- Ze Fast Food0.7 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ambles1.0 km
- Hillview Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton3.2 km
- Wellingborough14.2 km
- Long Buckby15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Beech Avenue0.1 km
- Church of St Gregory0.1 km
- Beech Avenue0.1 km
- Cedar Road School0.2 km
- Ashburnham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32BZ · Data under Open Government Licence