Linden Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2JJ 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 Linden Road, Northampton, NN3 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2PP, NN3 2JH, NN3 2JD, NN3 2JL, NN3 2HU, NN3 2JQ, NN3 2JB, NN3 2HX, NN3 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 2JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 35.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 46.8% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.8% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 50.5% | 47.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 19% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 28.6% | 0.7% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.6% | 84.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 88.5% | 76.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 75.9% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linden Road was 75.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.3% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linden Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 457th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Linden Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2024-06-13 | £243,698 |
| 3 Linden Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-02-14 | £277,104 |
| 2 Linden Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-30 | £250,342 |
| 14 Linden Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-12 | £267,430 |
| 8 Linden Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-01-21 | £279,033 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,120 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 | 240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,015 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 | 1,944 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,424 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 | 2,348 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 | 1,303 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 | 2,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Free schools special | Yes | 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 | 322 yd | |
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 418 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 484 yd | |
| Tres Angelos | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 529 yd | |
| Tipsy Tapas | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 559 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 571 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 679 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 681 yd | |
| White Elephant | Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 221 yd | |
| Lotus | 152 Beech Avenue, Abington | 221 yd | |
| Panshi Northampton | 223 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 266 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 349 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 571 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 679 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 493 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 506 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 565 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 652 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 | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.