Hibiscus Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 3QA is located in the Riverside Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hibiscus Close, Northampton, NN3 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3QB, NN3 3LJ, NN3 3QD, NN3 3XL, NN3 3XJ, NN3 3XB, NN3 3LL, NN3 3LW, NN3 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 3QA is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 47.2% | 46.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.8% | 53.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 3QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 21.5% | 24% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.1% | 65.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 51.3% | 57.9% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.5% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around NN3 3QA this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 7.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.1% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 45.3% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.6% | 88.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 91.2% | 88.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hibiscus Close was 17.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hibiscus Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 124th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hibiscus Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-02-07 | £392,715 |
| 1 Hibiscus Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2021-03-17 | £524,925 |
| 1 Hibiscus Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-06-28 | £519,248 |
| 17 Hibiscus Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-12-08 | £375,202 |
| 17 Hibiscus Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2013-09-16 | £325,537 |
NN3 3QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,662 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 | 172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,332 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 | 2,865 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 | 3,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,861 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 1 yd | |
| N'pton Old Scouts Rfc | Rushmere Road, Northampton | 577 yd | |
| Hearty Cuisine Abington Bowls Club | 12 Park Avenue, Abington | 661 yd | |
| Old Northamptonians | Billing Road, Northampton | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Bowling Club | 12 Park Avenue South, Abington | 647 yd | |
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 918 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Plaice | 43 Landcross Drive, Abington Vale | 282 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Middle School (Closed) Bridgewater Drive | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Rushmere Tennis Club RUSHMERE WAY | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Northampton Old Scouts Rfc RUSHMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 955 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 250.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.