Tarn Croft is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2AN 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 Tarn Croft, Northampton, NN3 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2AL, NN3 2AJ, NN3 2AH, NN3 2RS, NN3 2AW, NN3 2BB, NN3 2RN, NN3 2AP, NN3 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2AN 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 2AN, 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 Tarn Croft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Tarn Croft, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-13 | £206,680 |
| 15 Tarn Croft, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-11-19 | £132,294 |
| 11 Tarn Croft, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-19 | £134,888 |
| 14 Tarn Croft, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-15 | £145,264 |
| 6 Tarn Croft, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-04-05 | £144,056 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,111 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 | 4,277 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 | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 594 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 975 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,898 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 | 829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,413 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 | 3,497 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Northampton On Track Education , unit 6 , Quarry Park Close NN3 6QB | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 229 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 479 yd | |
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 661 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 747 yd | |
| 9 Coppice Drive | Parklands, Northampton | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 548 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Fish Bar | 70a Longland Road, Headlands | 326 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 487 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 487 yd | |
| Bushland Chippy | 16 Bushland Road, Headlands | 678 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 | 678 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 802 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 924 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School BECKET WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 1,018 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.