Beech Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2JW 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 Beech Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2JP, NN3 2JU, NN3 2JR, NN3 2JA, NN3 2JN, NN3 2QX, NN3 2QY, NN3 2HY, NN3 2JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.7% | 36.4% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 40.4% | 43.2% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 42.6% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 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 | 24.2% | 18.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 17.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.5% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69% | 62.2% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 79.3% | 69.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 69.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 21.9% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Avenue was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 486th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Beech Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-09-19 | £288,643 |
| 115 Beech Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-02-07 | £248,442 |
| 119 Beech Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-12-20 | £176,184 |
| 125 Beech Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-08-07 | £289,031 |
| 188 Beech Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-22 | £260,211 |
NN3 2JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 5,426 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 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community 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 | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,114 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 | 2,595 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 | 304 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 168 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 440 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Kettering Road, Northampton | 464 yd | |
| The Samosa Spot | 44 Kenmuir Avenue, Kingsley | 532 yd | |
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 677 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 781 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 822 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 825 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 144 yd | |
| Lotus | 152 Beech Avenue, Abington | 144 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 431 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 431 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 11 Fairfield Road, Kingsley | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 464 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 677 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 650 yd | |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 721 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 845 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 992 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 | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.