Briton Gardens is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2BT 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 Briton Gardens, Northampton, NN3 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2BS, NN3 2HH, NN3 2HE, NN3 3HN, NN3 2HG, NN3 2HQ, NN3 2HB, NN3 2SQ, NN3 2HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 2BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 44.1% | 44.4% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 34.3% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.3% | 4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 10.9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 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 | 31.4% | 19.1% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 23.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.5% 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 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 78.1% | 73.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 75% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 75% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 12.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 75% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.4% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briton Gardens was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briton Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Briton Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-04-06 | £222,373 |
| 1 Briton Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-20 | £229,400 |
| 1 Briton Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2014-08-01 | £209,459 |
| 20 Briton Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-06-23 | £237,911 |
| 1 Briton Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,100 | 2011-06-10 | £172,469 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,271 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 | 1,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,701 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 | 2,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,421 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 214 yd | |
| Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | The County Ground, Abington Avenue | 539 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 573 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Abington Park, Wellingborough Road | 646 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 821 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 539 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 745 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 794 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 958 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 189 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 189 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 189 yd | |
| Panshi Northampton | 223 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 291 yd | |
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 222 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 917 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 1,028 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 114 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 480 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 1,037 yd | |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 1,051 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.