Abington Park Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3AL 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 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, NN3 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3BJ, NN3 3HY, NN3 3AN, NN3 3AW, NN3 3BL, NN3 3HT, NN3 3BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 18.8% | 22.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 64.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (89%) 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 | 52.1% | 56.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 32.7% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around NN3 3AL this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 12.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.7% | 49.3% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 92.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 90.6% | 89.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 89.6% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abington Park Crescent was 143.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% higher than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abington Park Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 189th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-03-31 | £756,690 |
| 80 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-07-29 | £826,536 |
| 74 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2022-01-20 | £1,172,937 |
| 59 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-09-20 | £912,770 |
| 52 Abington Park Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2018-07-30 | £679,270 |
NN3 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 3AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,550 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 | 1,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,940 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 | 3,069 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,467 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 | 1,400 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 | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| African & Caribbean | Elders Society, Park Avenue North | 262 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club Westwood Way | Weston Favell, Northampton | 553 yd | |
| Dolce Ltd | Weston Favell C of E School, Westwood Way | 556 yd | |
| St Peters Church Hall | High Street, Weston Favell | 790 yd | |
| Madeira's | 168 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 499 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 814 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 867 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 882 yd | |
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Kitchen | 20 Cherry Orchard Place, Cherry Orchard Estate | 736 yd | |
| Yius Garden | 237 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 790 yd | |
| Mangal | 174 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 790 yd | |
| Birchfield Fish Bar | 184 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 790 yd | |
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 814 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 824 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 648 yd | |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 871 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 1,012 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 222 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.