Church Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3NL 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 Church Lane, Northampton, NN1 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 2NE, NN1 3NE, NN1 2LY, NN1 2LZ, NN1 2HS, NN1 2HQ, NN1 2NQ, NN1 2JY, NN1 2LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 3NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 62.2% | 49.7% | -12.5% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 33% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 49.6% | 57.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 30.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 21.7% | 11.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 34.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 21.9% | 7.1% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.9% | 60% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 52.3% | 36.7% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 32.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 26.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 6.5% | -8.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.6% 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 | 52.3% | 36.8% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -46.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 13.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 18.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 16.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.8% | 76.7% | -44.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 17.5% | 0.9% | 16.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 822.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.8% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 11th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 344.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Regency House, 4 Church Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-21 | £134,860 |
| Flat 3 Regency House, 4 Church Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-07-07 | £137,856 |
| Flat 1 Regency House, 4 Church Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-02-28 | £134,400 |
| Flat 2 Regency House, 4 Church Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-01-26 | £139,200 |
| Flat 4 Regency House, 4 Church Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-07 | £153,141 |
NN1 3NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3NL 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,930 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,211 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 | 290 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 1,110 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 | 1,708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 370 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,468 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,516 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 | 4,556 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 | 512 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 74 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 200 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 200 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 83 Sheep Street, Northampton | 62 yd | |
| Wok Inn Chinese Restaurant | 44 Sheep Street, Northampton | 90 yd | |
| The Road Mender Club | Ladys Lane, Northampton | 111 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Regent Street, Northampton | 148 yd | |
| Northampton Hope Centre | Oasis House, 35/37 Campbell Street | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 90 yd | |
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 132 yd | |
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 244 yd | |
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street | 297 yd | |
| O'Neills Bar | 43-49 The Drapery, Northampton | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up All Night | 3 Regent Square, Northampton | 132 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 13 Regent Square, Northampton | 172 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 St Marks House, St Andrews Street | 207 yd | |
| Al Fairoz Kebabish | 9 Sheep Street, Northampton | 244 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 6 Sheep Street, Northampton | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 419 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 423 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 536 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 564 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 360 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 541 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 594 yd | |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 922 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.