Micklewell Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5AU is located in the Talavera electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Micklewell Lane, Northampton, NN3 5AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5AX, NN3 5AT, NN3 5AY, NN3 5BA, NN3 5DS, NN3 5BU, NN3 5AS, NN3 5AZ, NN3 5NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5AU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN3 5AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.6% | 29.9% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.6% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 9.1% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 42.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.4% | 24.5% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 17.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 14.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.2% | 78% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -3.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 73.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 73.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 73.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 13.5% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Micklewell Lane was 137.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Micklewell Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 204th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Micklewell Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-09-30 | £233,873 |
| 6 Micklewell Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-10 | £226,841 |
| 6 Micklewell Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-03-25 | £176,415 |
| 30 Micklewell Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,800 | 2021-08-25 | £115,652 |
| 24 Micklewell Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-07-12 | £168,620 |
NN3 5AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Primary School Sywell Road , Overstone NN6 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,501 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 | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Edible Art | 31 Farmhill Road, Southfields | 190 yd | |
| Time 2 Eat | C/o KAB Seating Stone Circle Road, Round Spinney | 988 yd | |
| Miller and Carter | Talavera Way, Moulton Park | 999 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 125 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 127 yd | |
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 243 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 770 yd | |
| Thorplands Takeaway | Unit 2, 37, Farmfield Court | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 174 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Round Spinney Open Space GATE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 849 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 | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.