Billing Road East is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3LH is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Billing Road East, Northampton, NN3 3LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3LQ, NN3 3LE, NN1 5SB, NN3 3LG, NN1 5SA, NN3 3QD, NN1 5SQ, NN3 3LW, NN1 5SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 3LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 18.1% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 57.5% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 50.6% | 45.1% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 41.2% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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 | 20.5% | 14.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 39.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.2% | 79.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 90.2% | 83.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 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 | 88.9% | 84.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 1.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Billing Road East was 16.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Billing Road East has the 7th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 115th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 Billing Road East, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-10 | £482,585 |
| 262 Billing Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2014-03-26 | £937,415 |
| 250 Billing Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2012-10-08 | £496,585 |
| 266 Billing Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2011-05-31 | £558,549 |
| 264 Billing Road East, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2007-12-20 | £675,450 |
NN3 3LH 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 3LH 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 3LH 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,267 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 | 2,952 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 | 2,929 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,479 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Handmade Pasta | Orchard View, 3 Hibiscus Close | 255 yd | |
| N'pton Old Scouts Rfc | Rushmere Road, Northampton | 353 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine Abington Bowls Club | 12 Park Avenue, Abington | 468 yd | |
| Old Northamptonians | Billing Road, Northampton | 508 yd | |
| The Park Cafe | Abington Park, Wellingborough Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club | 12 Park Avenue South, Abington | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Tennis Club RUSHMERE WAY | tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Northampton Old Scouts Rfc RUSHMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.