Colwyn Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3PU 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 Colwyn Road, Northampton, NN1 3PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3PX, NN1 3QT, NN1 3QU, NN1 3QS, NN1 3QF, NN1 4BP, NN1 3QR, NN1 3QG, NN1 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3PU 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 | 45% | 43.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 55% | 56.5% | 1.5% | 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 3PU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.8% 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 | 61.2% | 69.8% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 31.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.7% | 16.9% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 43.3% | 42.8% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 40.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.4% | 14.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 30.2% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 78.9% | 77.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 79.8% | 63.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 19.2% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 63.8% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 12% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 76.7% | -23.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn Road was 90.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwyn Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 368th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2026-02-06 | £250,000 |
| 95 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-09-05 | £315,928 |
| 89 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-02 | £330,688 |
| 143 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-21 | £112,309 |
| Flat 2 91 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-11-30 | £69,927 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3PU 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 | 129 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,062 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 765 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,377 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 | 997 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 363 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 911 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Bridge School Barrack Road , NN2 6AF | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Grocery Espresso Bar | 32A Colwyn Road, Northampton | 165 yd | |
| Mumtaz Lounge | 187 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 242 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 242 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 203 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 428 yd | |
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 432 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| Oregano Pizzeria | 191 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd | |
| World of Pizza | 189 Kettering Road, Northampton | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 382 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 392 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 392 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 582 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 120 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 586 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 943 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.