Baunhill Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3EQ 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 Baunhill Close, Northampton, NN3 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3DH, NN3 3EL, NN3 3HE, NN3 3DL, NN3 3BA, NN3 3EH, NN3 3HQ, NN3 3AZ, NN3 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 26.4% | 30.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 54.8% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (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 | 44.8% | 50.8% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 35.7% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 15.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.2% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 11.7% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 30.5% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 10.1% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.1% | 71.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 86.3% | 82.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 82.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baunhill Close was 104.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baunhill Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 302nd highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Baunhill Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-05-03 | £477,513 |
| 4 Baunhill Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2019-12-05 | £329,886 |
| 4 Baunhill Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2013-05-28 | £360,582 |
| 2 Baunhill Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2010-08-13 | £391,770 |
| 1 Baunhill Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £169,995 | 2002-06-20 | £441,723 |
NN3 3EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,527 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 | 5,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 5,351 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 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE VA Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 2,192 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 | 1,662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,784 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 | 2,599 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 | 3,813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus Hunsbury Hill Avenue , NN4 8QS | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pupil Referral Unit for Secondary-Aged Pupils Pelsall Lane , Rushall NN3 3AF | - not rated | 488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's Healthcare , Smyth House NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 1,896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd | Pod Unit, Fairground Way | 554 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Unit 1, Plot Q | 554 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Fairground Way, Riverside Park | 575 yd | |
| Boost Trampoline Parks | Fairground Way, Unit A | 575 yd | |
| Subway | 1a Fairground Way, Riverside Park | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 373 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 412 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 2, Marquee Drive | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Northampton Riverside Park) FERRIS ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 139.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.