Lindsay Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 2SH 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 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, NN3 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 2ST, NN3 2SN, NN3 2SS, NN3 2HQ, NN3 2SJ, NN3 2SL, NN3 2SR, NN3 2BS, NN3 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 2SH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 34.2% | 38.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 43.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 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 | 41.2% | 38.8% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 41.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 26.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 13.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% 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 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74% | 69% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 77.5% | 70.3% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 11% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 69.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 21.7% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 3% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindsay Avenue was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.1% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lindsay Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 388th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2023-04-21 | £285,245 |
| 3 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-09-24 | £283,389 |
| 3 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2016-11-10 | £237,681 |
| 5 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2016-07-29 | £214,117 |
| 3 Lindsay Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-04-01 | £239,228 |
NN3 2SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,925 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 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,548 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 5,386 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 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE VA Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 829 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,814 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 | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 2,267 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 | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,508 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 | 2,897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,458 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Hunsbury Hill Avenue , NN4 8QS | - not rated | 1,895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 346 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 479 yd | |
| Broadmead Baptist Church | Park Avenue North, Abington | 753 yd | |
| Karmana Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine | 79 Broadmead Avenue, Eastfield | 755 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 531 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 776 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 830 yd | |
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 282 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 282 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 282 yd | |
| Ze Fast Food | 191 Broadway East, Abington | 423 yd | |
| China Red | 201 Broadway East, Abington | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 303 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 165 yd | |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 712 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 805 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 818 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.