Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN3 2DF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

280

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN3 2DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NN3 2DF is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NN3 2DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, NN3 2DF represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DF are sourced from Output Area E00138287 (shared with 9 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 2DF. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

NN3 2DF has low crime rates — 47 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 offences134
Anti-social behaviour50
Burglary18
Public order18
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Weston Favell CofE Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.3 km
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Headlands Primary School

Good471 pupils0.7 km
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Cedar Road Primary School

Good415 pupils0.8 km
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Weston Favell Academy

Requires Improvement1414 pupils0.8 km
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Eastfield Academy

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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Bridgewater Primary School

Good652 pupils0.9 km
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

Good287 pupils1.1 km
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The Arbours Primary Academy

Good295 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Manish News0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Classic News1.0 km
  • Family Shopper0.4 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Dolce Ltd0.4 km
  • Saints Sports Club0.4 km
  • Broadmead Baptist Church0.9 km
  • African & Caribbean0.2 km
  • Em's Platters1.0 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Headlands Spice0.7 km
  • Lotus0.9 km
  • Mace Kitchen0.3 km
  • Mangal0.6 km
  • Ze Fast Food0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Trumpet0.7 km
  • The Headland PH0.3 km
  • Playhouse Theatre0.4 km
  • The Bold Dragoon0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.6 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • S M Co-Op0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton3.9 km
  • Wellingborough13.5 km
  • Long Buckby16.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Birchfield Road East0.2 km
  • Birchfield Road East0.2 km
  • Abington Park Crescent0.2 km
  • Greenway0.3 km
  • Danefield Road0.3 km