Drydale Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2RL 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 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2RN, NN3 2AH, NN3 2AF, NN3 2RH, NN3 2AL, NN3 2AJ, NN3 2AN, NN3 2RS, NN3 2RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 32.9% | 44.4% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 36.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 47% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 10.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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 | 29.1% | 25.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.3% | 76.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 81.9% | 70.2% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 18% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.4% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 69.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 18.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.4% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drydale Avenue was 140.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% higher than the Boothville and Parklands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Drydale Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Boothville and Parklands and the 192nd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2023-01-19 | £236,775 |
| 3 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-07-22 | £257,300 |
| 16 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-29 | £237,368 |
| 21 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,500 | 2020-11-12 | £262,559 |
| 12 Drydale Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2018-10-04 | £246,092 |
NN3 2RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
NN3 2RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,031 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 | 4,104 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 | 118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Primary School St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 834 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 | 1,088 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,020 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 | 999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,543 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 | 3,312 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 | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Northampton On Track Education , unit 6 , Quarry Park Close NN3 6QB | - not rated | 1,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 297 yd | |
| Em's Platters | 8 Newby Court, Eastfield | 387 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 562 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | Kettering Road, Northampton | 699 yd | |
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 471 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Fish Bar | 70a Longland Road, Headlands | 245 yd | |
| Grandma Mei | 67 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 305 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 69 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 305 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 659 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 699 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 868 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 832 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 1,031 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 1,082 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 | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.