Lawrence Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3HB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Court, Northampton, NN1 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3HD, NN1 3HS, NN1 3HW, NN1 3HE, NN1 3RN, NN1 3RQ, NN1 3HH, NN1 3RF, NN1 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3HB is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 43.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 56.7% | 56.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN1 3HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 52.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 24.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 43.5% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 30.5% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NN1 3HB this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 34% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 14.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 17.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 60.8% | 63.2% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 51% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59% | 51% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 18.9% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 51.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 22.8% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 10.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 3.9% | -9.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.3% | 76.7% | -32.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.2% | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Court was 393.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Court has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 40th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 170.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Lawrence Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2024-02-16 | £95,898 |
| 6 Lawrence Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2014-07-30 | £102,456 |
| 34 Lawrence Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2007-04-02 | £111,851 |
NN1 3HB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3HB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 772 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 687 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 184 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 184 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 330 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 330 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 330 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 342 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazeez | 39 Barrack Road, Northampton | 78 yd | |
| Royal Navy & Marine Assoc | Lorne Road, Northampton | 101 yd | |
| Indian Mirchi Ltd | 13 Wellington Place, Northampton | 106 yd | |
| Northampton Hope Centre | 37 Ash Street, Northampton | 127 yd | |
| Spectrum Skills Training & Education | Unit 9, William Street | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street | 165 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Inn | 50 Barrack Road, Northampton | 190 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 255 yd | |
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 265 yd | |
| The Lab Northampton | 97 Charles Street, Northampton | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your favourites | 1 Lorne Road, Northampton | 104 yd | |
| Old China | 14 Wellington Place, Northampton | 106 yd | |
| Calabash Hut | 9 Wellington Place, Northampton | 106 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 13 Regent Square, Northampton | 227 yd | |
| Ping Chinese | 106 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 255 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 419 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 429 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 459 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 395 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 418 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 746 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.