Colwyn Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3PZ 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 3PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3QF, NN1 3QE, NN1 3QS, NN1 3QA, NN1 3QB, NN1 3QG, NN1 3QQ, NN1 3PX, NN1 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3PZ is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 47.3% | 45.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 52.7% | 54.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 3PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 65.6% | 59.2% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 23.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -20.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 39.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.2% | 13.6% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 22.3% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 37.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.3% 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 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 81.3% | 73.3% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 71.9% | 59.2% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 16.1% | 26.5% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 20.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 7.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 59.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 12.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn Road was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwyn Road has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 213th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-03 | £268,814 |
| 2 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-01-19 | £231,300 |
| Flat 1 33 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-05-20 | £69,947 |
| 26 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-04-21 | £277,517 |
| Flat 2 33 Colwyn Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-03-24 | £70,222 |
NN1 3PZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3PZ 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 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,765 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 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,264 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 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,627 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 | 687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 45 yd | |
| Mumtaz Lounge | 187 Kettering Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 361 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 361 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 402 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 404 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 450 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 149 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 388 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 434 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 434 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 450 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 314 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 416 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 501 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 786 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 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 | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.