Oaklands Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3JN 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 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, NN3 3JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3JL, NN3 3JQ, NN3 3JY, NN3 3EF, NN3 3PH, NN3 3DZ, NN3 3JG, NN3 3EA, NN3 3PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 3JN 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 3JN 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 Oaklands Drive was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Headlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Headlands and the 303rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-04 | £296,789 |
| 1 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2024-01-25 | £363,679 |
| 25 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-09-30 | £336,455 |
| 7 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-09-20 | £337,131 |
| 67 Oaklands Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-08-31 | £376,286 |
NN3 3JN 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 5,202 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 | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 2out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,630 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 | 1,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,462 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 | 4,169 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 | 1,130 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 2,459 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,757 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Buffet | Unit 18-20, Octagon Way | 520 yd | |
| St Peters Church Hall | High Street, Weston Favell | 536 yd | |
| Jenny's Cafe & Frango Grill | 20a Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 599 yd | |
| Andrews Emporium | 7a Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 599 yd | |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd | Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 329 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 347 yd | |
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 430 yd | |
| Playhouse Theatre | 115 Clare Street, Northampton | 665 yd | |
| The Headland PH | 16 Longland Road, Headlands | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit 12 The Boulevard, Octagon Way | 518 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, Octagon Way | 520 yd | |
| Greggs plc | 46 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 599 yd | |
| Bubble Xplosion | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 652 yd | |
| Maria's Churros | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 347 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 599 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Lawn Tennis Club WESTWOOD WAY | tennis courts | 618 yd |
| Northampton Saints Sports Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | squash courts | 667 yd |
| Northampton Saints Cricket Club BIRCHFIELD ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,054 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 | 133.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.