The Headlands is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2NY 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 The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2NZ, NN3 2PG, NN3 2PF, NN3 2TH, NN3 2PU, NN3 2PT, NN3 2QE, NN3 2TQ, NN3 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 2NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 29.1% | 31.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 54.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.6% | 46.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 14.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.1% | 19.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 7.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.6% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 27.7% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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 | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.9% | 73.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.9% 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 | 94.6% | 72.9% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 9% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 72.5% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.9% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Headlands was 50.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Headlands has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 602nd lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 The Headlands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2025-10-10 | £268,500 |
| 158 The Headlands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-13 | £267,094 |
| 102 The Headlands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-11 | £322,360 |
| 126 The Headlands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-01-05 | £311,400 |
| 90 The Headlands, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-03-31 | £307,995 |
NN3 2NY 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 2out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,275 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 | 1,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,015 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 | 3,345 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 2,626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints Sports Club | Birchfield Road East, Abington | 334 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 621 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Weston Favell C of E School, Westwood Way | 622 yd | |
| Em's Platters | 8 Newby Court, Eastfield | 653 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 66 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 751 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 872 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 1,023 yd | |
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 196 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 196 yd | |
| Mace Kitchen | 20 Cherry Orchard Place, Cherry Orchard Estate | 355 yd | |
| Bushland Chippy | 16 Bushland Road, Headlands | 400 yd | |
| Eastfield Fish Bar | 70a Longland Road, Headlands | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 400 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 855 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 380 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 457 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 758 yd | |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.