NN3 2DJ is a safe, established residential area on Ullswater Close, 0.7km from Cottarville in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Headlands ward and the Northampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, down 12.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN3 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00138272 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ULLSWATER CLOSE, NN3 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLSWATER CLOSE, NN3 2DJ.
480
36
£ 43,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NN3 2DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN3 2DJ. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 325,000
46 sales · Mean £ 327,853
Semi-Detached
£ 246,500
23 sales · Mean £ 257,241
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NN3 2DJ has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Headlands Primary School
The Arbours Primary Academy
Weston Favell Academy
Eastfield Academy
Weston Favell CofE Primary School
Boothville Primary School
Lumbertubs Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Charnwood Food & Wine0.7 km
- Todays General Store0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.8 km
- Lakeview News0.8 km
- TK Supermarket0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Vocal & Instrumental Club0.7 km
- The Headland PH0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way1.0 km
- The Lounge1.0 km
- Christine's Cake Creations0.6 km
- Boothville Community Cent0.7 km
- Canto Ltd1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- S M Co-Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Food Station0.3 km
- New Sage Silver River0.8 km
- Bushland Chippy0.3 km
- The Delicious Pizza0.8 km
- Boothville Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Westone Manor Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton4.6 km
- Wellingborough12.8 km
- Long Buckby16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Baptist Chapel0.1 km
- The Headlands0.1 km
- Baptist Chapel0.1 km
- St Gregory's Primary School0.2 km
- Weston Favell School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN32DJ · Data under Open Government Licence