Lindsay Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2LY 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 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2LP, NN3 2NB, NN3 2LX, NN3 2LW, NN3 2PR, NN3 2NA, NN3 2LZ, NN3 2PS, NN3 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2LY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.2% | 49.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 42.7% | 47.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 36% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 44% | 41.6% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 25.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 27.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 80.4% | 74.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 65.4% 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 | 81.3% | 65.4% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 19% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 65.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 24.1% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindsay Avenue was 93.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lindsay Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 353rd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-12-16 | £284,098 |
| 65 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-11-04 | £120,258 |
| 67 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-02-14 | £270,067 |
| 47 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2013-01-24 | £266,681 |
| 47 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2008-05-16 | £260,087 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 2LY 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,582 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 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,234 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 | 446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | - not rated | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,466 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,213 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 | 2,858 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 | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community special school | - | 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 | 409 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 420 yd | |
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 442 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 797 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Kettering Road, Northampton | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 545 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 877 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 960 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 326 yd | |
| Lotus | 152 Beech Avenue, Abington | 326 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 393 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 393 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 385 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 813 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 945 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 420 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 813 yd | |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 927 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 928 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 959 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 968 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.