Lime Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2HA 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 Lime Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2HB, NN3 2BY, NN3 2BZ, NN3 2HE, NN3 2HF, NN3 3HW, NN3 2BU, NN3 2HG, NN3 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 2HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.2% | 32.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 54.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.2%) 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% | 54.4% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 33.8% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 52% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 90.2% | 88.3% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 92.8% | 87.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Avenue was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.5% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 595th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Lime Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-09-23 | £438,973 |
| 15 Lime Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-12-08 | £389,955 |
| 39 Lime Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-07-21 | £372,500 |
| 19 Lime Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2015-12-11 | £450,184 |
| 35 Lime Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-08-27 | £456,122 |
NN3 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,943 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 | 172 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,725 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 | 2,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,324 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 | 1,496 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 | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,296 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 | 124 yd | |
| Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | The County Ground, Abington Avenue | 336 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 606 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Abington Park, Wellingborough Road | 607 yd | |
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 336 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 622 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 802 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 849 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panshi Northampton | 223 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 115 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 180 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 180 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 180 yd | |
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 182 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 809 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 852 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 271 yd | |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 285 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 814 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 | 188.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.