Broadmead Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2QX 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 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2LD, NN3 2QY, NN3 2JR, NN3 2LE, NN3 2JW, NN3 2JP, NN3 2HZ, NN3 2LN, NN3 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 2QX 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 Broadmead Avenue was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadmead Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 584th lowest crime rate of 1,262 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 -19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63A Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2026-02-16 | £230,000 |
| 7 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-07-16 | £260,355 |
| 7 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-22 | £170,167 |
| 11 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,995 | 2022-12-16 | £355,214 |
| 59 Broadmead Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-08-31 | £359,375 |
NN3 2QX 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 | 653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,214 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 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,777 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 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | - not rated | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Community 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 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,945 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 | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,947 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 | 2,727 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 | 472 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 58 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 319 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Kettering Road, Northampton | 351 yd | |
| The Samosa Spot | 44 Kenmuir Avenue, Kingsley | 547 yd | |
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 614 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 814 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 912 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 963 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 289 yd | |
| Lotus | 152 Beech Avenue, Abington | 289 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 309 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 309 yd | |
| McDonalds | Kettering Road, Northampton | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 351 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 814 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 783 yd | |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 829 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 1,009 yd | |
| The Northampton School For Girls SPINNEY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,051 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.