Broadway East is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2PS 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 Broadway East, Northampton, NN3 2PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2LX, NN3 2LT, NN3 2LP, NN3 2SL, NN3 2LY, NN3 2SP, NN3 2LU, NN3 2SJ, NN3 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2PS 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 2PS, 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 Broadway East was 122.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadway East has the 10th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 237th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Broadway East, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-25 | £198,093 |
| 181 Broadway East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2020-02-21 | £219,209 |
| 177 Broadway East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,995 | 2017-11-01 | £239,214 |
| 187 Broadway East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2015-07-27 | £208,669 |
| 169 Broadway East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2007-02-16 | £203,547 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 2PS 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,252 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 | 479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 545 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 1,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,195 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 | 2,893 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 | 1,848 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 2,346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 487 yd | |
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 488 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 542 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 670 yd | |
| Saints Sports Club | Birchfield Road East, Abington | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 407 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 940 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 953 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 258 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 258 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 431 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 431 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 429 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 833 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 398 yd | |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 781 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 875 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.