Bridgewater Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3AG is located in the Riverside Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, NN3 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3AU, NN3 3AX, NN3 3AF, NN3 3AT, NN3 3AH, NN3 3AQ, NN3 3AS, NN3 3AY, NN3 3AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 3AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 47.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 3AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.4% | 20.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -17.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 60.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 37.8% | 45.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 36.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 16.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.6% | 13.3% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 13.3% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 39% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93% | 85.2% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 95.3% | 89.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 89.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridgewater Drive was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bridgewater Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 519th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £331,500 | 2024-06-20 | £358,295 |
| 58 Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-10-25 | £315,574 |
| 66 Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2021-06-25 | £340,715 |
| 86 Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-21 | £273,196 |
| 72 Bridgewater Drive, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-07 | £287,290 |
NN3 3AG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN3 3AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,620 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,420 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 | 3,454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,350 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,872 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 3,051 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Church Hall | High Street, Weston Favell | 671 yd | |
| Mama's Handmade Pasta | Orchard View, 3 Hibiscus Close | 698 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 827 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 882 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Pod Unit, Fairground Way | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 338 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 753 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 786 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 875 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 2, Marquee Drive | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 421 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 715 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 | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.