Grove Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3LG 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 Grove Road, Northampton, NN1 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3LH, NN1 4AU, NN1 4AW, NN1 3LQ, NN1 3LJ, NN1 3LP, NN1 3LL, NN1 3LD, NN1 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3LG is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50.8% | 46% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 54% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 3LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 63.1% | 43.2% | -19.9% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 42% | 18.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.2% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 59.3% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 40% | 28.2% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 20.1% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 7.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 18.2% | -0.7% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 30.7% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 64.7% | 63.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 46.7% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 28.9% | 16.7% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 46.6% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 17.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 76.7% | -29.3% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 19.5% | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 148.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 173rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 393.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 The Plaza, 4 Grove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2025-08-15 | £179,149 |
| Flat 3 The Plaza, 4 Grove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-08-18 | £146,498 |
| 8 Grove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,566 | 2023-04-14 | £152,903 |
| Flat 8 The Plaza, 4 Grove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-12-16 | £153,450 |
| Flat 15 The Plaza, 4 Grove Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-09-29 | £124,347 |
NN1 3LG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN1 3LG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,814 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 | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HI BURGER | 85 Kettering Road, Northampton | 48 yd | |
| Shine Soup Kitchen | 38-40 Kettering Road, Northampton | 76 yd | |
| Imran Balti Hut | 285 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 76 yd | |
| Cottonbuds | 79 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 150 yd | |
| Click - Cybernet | 39 Kettering Road, Northampton | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 74 yd | |
| Bar So | 25 Abington Square, Northampton | 226 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 32 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 271 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 273 yd | |
| Bar Serengeti | 124 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irinos Catering Ltd | 37 Kettering Road, Northampton | 182 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 239 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 98 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 247 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 36 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 271 yd | |
| Star | 172 Kettering Road, Northampton | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 122 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 160 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 160 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 242 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 287 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 405 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 542 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 599 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.