Great Gull Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5BA 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 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, NN3 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5DS, NN3 5AZ, NN3 5AU, NN3 5NU, NN3 5BU, NN3 5AX, NN3 5BB, NN3 5BQ, NN3 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5BA 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 5BA, 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 Great Gull Crescent was 168.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Great Gull Crescent has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 151st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-05-27 | £127,607 |
| 70 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-09-02 | £104,296 |
| 70 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2013-05-23 | £103,575 |
| 68 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £74,995 | 2006-11-16 | £98,895 |
| 70 Great Gull Crescent, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2005-05-27 | £114,585 |
NN3 5BA 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,744 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 | 671 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park School , Overstone Park NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,653 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 | 129 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 980 yd | |
| Miller and Carter | Talavera Way, Moulton Park | 1,066 yd | |
| Time 2 Eat | C/o KAB Seating Stone Circle Road, Round Spinney | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 30 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 32 yd | |
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 188 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 668 yd | |
| Thorplands Takeaway | Unit 2, 37, Farmfield Court | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Round Spinney Open Space GATE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 125.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.