Belfield Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2AL is located in the Headlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belfield Close, Northampton, NN3 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2AJ, NN3 2AN, NN3 2AH, NN3 2RS, NN3 2RN, NN3 2RL, NN3 2AW, NN3 2BB, NN3 2AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 NN3 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 41.9% | 47.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 32.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 44.7% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 20.7% | -14.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 82.1% | 76.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 85.6% | 70.2% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 18.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 70.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.2% | 76.7% | -21.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 12.6% | 1.3% | 11.3% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belfield Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Headlands average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Belfield Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-10-07 | £209,483 |
| 10 Belfield Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-10-20 | £173,910 |
| 2 Belfield Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-01-25 | £184,794 |
| 4 Belfield Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2012-09-28 | £147,384 |
| 3 Belfield Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-03-03 | £154,878 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 879 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 1out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Primary School Booth Lane North , NN3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,155 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 | 973 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,383 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 | 3,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Em's Platters | 8 Newby Court, Eastfield | 269 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 447 yd | |
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 651 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 712 yd | |
| 9 Coppice Drive | Parklands, Northampton | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 511 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Fish Bar | 70a Longland Road, Headlands | 320 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 455 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 455 yd | |
| Bushland Chippy | 16 Bushland Road, Headlands | 709 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 709 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 792 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 807 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 961 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School BECKET WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 1,038 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 143.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.