Crabb Tree Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5DR is located in the Talavera electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, NN3 5DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5DP, NN3 5JD, NN3 5JB, NN3 5LL, NN3 5JA, NN3 5JZ, NN3 5DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 5DR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.8% | 30.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 49.3% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 46.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.5% | 17.8% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 27.4% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.8% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 91.6% | 80% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 14.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 80.3% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crabb Tree Drive was 68.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crabb Tree Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 491st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4A Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-21 | £320,546 |
| 3 Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-20 | £228,190 |
| 4 Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-26 | £341,335 |
| 18 Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-01-31 | £444,499 |
| 3A Crabb Tree Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-05-12 | £309,887 |
NN3 5DR 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overstone Gate Primary School The Avenue , Overstone Leys Development | - not rated | 923 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Primary School Sywell Road , Overstone NN6 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,506 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 | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,723 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 | 1,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,465 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 2,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park School , Overstone Park NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 495 yd | |
| Time 2 Eat | C/o KAB Seating Stone Circle Road, Round Spinney | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 526 yd | |
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Round Spinney Open Space GATE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.