Upland Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2QQ 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 Upland Road, Northampton, NN3 2QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2QG, NN3 2QL, NN3 2QJ, NN3 2QF, NN3 2NX, NN3 2QE, NN3 2PF, NN3 2BL, NN3 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 2QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 41.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 10.9% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 48.2% | 11.0% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 2QQ this area, 32.7% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 32.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 14.5% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 20.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 77.3% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 77.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 77.5% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0.7% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upland Road was 109.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upland Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 282nd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Upland Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-02-28 | £291,275 |
| 2 Upland Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-02-14 | £288,153 |
| 2 Upland Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-11-30 | £284,036 |
| 4 Upland Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2017-09-12 | £271,248 |
| 2A Upland Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2015-06-29 | £294,128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,501 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 | 4,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | - not rated | 389 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | 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 | 530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,785 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 | 826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,797 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 | 3,491 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 | 1,128 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Em's Platters | 8 Newby Court, Eastfield | 383 yd | |
| Saints Sports Club | Birchfield Road East, Abington | 528 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 545 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 803 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Weston Favell C of E School, Westwood Way | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 327 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 928 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 1,013 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Fish Bar | 70a Longland Road, Headlands | 245 yd | |
| Bushland Chippy | 16 Bushland Road, Headlands | 340 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 364 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 364 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 340 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 991 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,086 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 387 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 577 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 682 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 936 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 | 143.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.