Lakeside Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5EL is located in the Billing and Rectory Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside Drive, Northampton, NN3 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5HU, NN3 5ED, NN3 5EF, NN3 5EE, NN3 5EQ, NN3 5HN, NN3 5HR, NN3 5EB, NN3 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 5EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 5EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 31% | 27.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 59.2% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.2% | 45.5% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 37.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.5% | 12.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 21.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 24.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 87.9% | 81.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 89.8% | 85% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 85% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside Drive was 23.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeside Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Lakeside Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-10-30 | £278,229 |
| 8 Lakeside Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2025-08-08 | £289,002 |
| 54 Lakeside Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-30 | £310,822 |
| 28 Lakeside Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-10 | £267,678 |
| 37 Lakeside Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-28 | £349,351 |
NN3 5EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 927 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | - not rated | 940 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Community 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 | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jethel's Kitchen | 14 Sharrow Place, Ecton Brook | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Ecton Brook Primary School ECTON BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 960 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.