Crediton Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3AJ 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 Crediton Close, Northampton, NN3 3AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3AH, NN3 3BZ, NN3 3AY, NN3 3AS, NN3 3AG, NN3 3AX, NN3 3FB, NN3 3AQ, NN3 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 3AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 50.9% | 52.3% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.7% | -1.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 3AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 18.5% | 28.4% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.6% | 57.8% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 49.9% | 52.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 35.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 12.3% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.7% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.9% | 45.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 88.7% | 76.6% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 91.2% | 83.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 83.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crediton Close was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crediton Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 509th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Crediton Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-03 | £354,954 |
| 2 Crediton Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2024-01-19 | £499,408 |
| 8 Crediton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-09-27 | £425,515 |
| 2 Crediton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £309,995 | 2018-03-29 | £371,032 |
| 6 Crediton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-05-19 | £360,315 |
NN3 3AJ 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 | 164 |
| Retired | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 2,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,057 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 | 4,842 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 | - not rated | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE VA Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | - not rated | 968 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 2,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,613 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 | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,365 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 | 3,685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 200 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Hunsbury Hill Avenue , NN4 8QS | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 502 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 772 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Weston Favell C of E School, Westwood Way | 773 yd | |
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 788 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Pod Unit, Fairground Way | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 252 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 638 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 710 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 760 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 772 yd | |
| Mace Kitchen | 20 Cherry Orchard Place, Cherry Orchard Estate | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 760 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 814 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.