Donovan Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3DD 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 Donovan Court, Northampton, NN3 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9US, NN3 9UP, NN3 3DQ, NN3 3NZ, NN3 9UT, NN3 3NY, NN3 9UG, NN3 3NX, NN3 9UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 3DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 49.7% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.3% | -1.9% | 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 3DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 24.2% | 26.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 62.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 54.2% | 51.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 44.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.7% | 18.4% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 63.8% | 68.7% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 77.6% | 78% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 78% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 22% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 0% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donovan Court was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Donovan Court has the 17th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 464th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Donovan Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,250 | 2024-07-15 | £818,677 |
| 3 Donovan Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-01-19 | £605,068 |
| 3A Donovan Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-11-14 | £629,272 |
| 16 Donovan Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-04-29 | £691,432 |
| 2 Donovan Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-03-24 | £1,068,206 |
NN3 3DD 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,388 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 | 4,307 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 | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 3,123 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Marquee Drive, Riverside Park | 430 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 2 Marquee Drive, Riverside Park | 430 yd | |
| Riverside Hub | Unit 7, Carousel Way | 432 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Fairground Way, Riverside Park | 588 yd | |
| Boost Trampoline Parks | Fairground Way, Unit A | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 535 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 2, Marquee Drive | 597 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 708 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 754 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Northampton Riverside Park) FERRIS ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 733 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.