Ermine Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5ES 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 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ermine Road, Northampton, NN3 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5EY, NN3 5DU, NN3 5JN, NN3 5ET, NN3 5DD, NN3 5EZ, NN3 5LZ, NN3 5JJ, NN3 5LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 5ES, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 5ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% 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 | 47.4% | 47.7% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 37.9% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 54% | 53.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.3% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 23.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.4% | 11% | -14.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 24.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.6% | 78.1% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 81.8% | 65.8% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 20.5% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 65.6% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 18.4% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 12% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ermine Road was 250.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.4% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ermine Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Ermine Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-27 | £165,483 |
| 64 Ermine Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2024-12-18 | £165,605 |
| 1 Ermine Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-02-06 | £224,778 |
| 56 Ermine Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,950 | 2023-02-03 | £231,944 |
| 56 Ermine Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-12-19 | £235,030 |
NN3 5ES 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Village Primary School West Street , Ecton NN6 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 2out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,418 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,926 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 | 3,143 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,340 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 | 1,268 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 509 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 243 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 245 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 578 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 146.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.