Ashley Way is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3EA 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 Ashley Way, Northampton, NN3 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3DZ, NN3 3DS, NN3 3DT, NN3 3JY, NN3 3DR, NN3 3JL, NN3 3DX, NN3 3DU, NN3 3DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 3EA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 23.5% | 23.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 59.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.8% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (87.6%) 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% | 54.2% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.4% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 11.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 36.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 81.9% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.5% 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 | 93.5% | 85.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 85.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Way was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 389th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Hotel Ashley Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £957,000 | 2013-10-04 | £1,440,000 |
NN3 3EA 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,584 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 | 5,377 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE VA Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | - not rated | 766 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 713 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,737 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 | 1,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,329 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 | 4,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | - not rated | 895 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Hunsbury Hill Avenue , NN4 8QS | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 435 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 14 Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 435 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 435 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe & Frango Grill | 20a Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 435 yd | |
| Andrews Emporium | 7a Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 203 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 529 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 548 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 824 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit 12 The Boulevard, Octagon Way | 357 yd | |
| Greggs plc | 46 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 435 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, Octagon Way | 444 yd | |
| Bubble Xplosion | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 510 yd | |
| Maria's Churros | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 435 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 444 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 529 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 677 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 768 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.