Lindsay Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2JS 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 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2LZ, NN3 2LN, NN3 2NA, NN3 2LL, NN3 2JR, NN3 2JN, NN3 2LW, NN3 2JW, NN3 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 52.6% | 49.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 42.3% | 51.4% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 32.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 2.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 10.5% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.6% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around NN3 2JS this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 32.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 15% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.2% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.1% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 79.6% | 75.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 83% | 71.9% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 13.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 72.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 16.2% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindsay Avenue was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lindsay Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 337th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-26 | £271,615 |
| 94 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-11-10 | £218,593 |
| 96 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,500 | 2019-04-18 | £253,137 |
| 102 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2018-01-31 | £235,341 |
| 107 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2016-02-05 | £255,218 |
NN3 2JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 2JS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 462 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 1out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,630 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,097 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 | 2,654 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 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 194 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 350 yd | |
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 528 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Kettering Road, Northampton | 592 yd | |
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 749 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 813 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 818 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 891 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 145 yd | |
| Lotus | 152 Beech Avenue, Abington | 145 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 343 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 343 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 483 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 592 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 818 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 589 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 797 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 832 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 977 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.