Lowlands Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5EX 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowlands Close, Northampton, NN3 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5EP, NN3 5DD, NN3 5JN, NN3 5JH, NN3 5JJ, NN3 5JL, NN3 8DF, NN3 5JX, NN3 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.9% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 36.3% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 48.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 16.5% | 21.2% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 9.9% | -12.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.2% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.3% | 79.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 84% | 67.2% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 67.1% | -16.6% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 17.3% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 15.1% | 0.9% | 14.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowlands Close was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowlands Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 334th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Lowlands Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-08 | £193,298 |
| 78 Lowlands Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-27 | £203,782 |
| 69 Lowlands Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2021-09-24 | £226,254 |
| 55 Lowlands Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £244,386 | 2021-09-17 | £274,183 |
| 68 Lowlands Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2020-12-21 | £231,490 |
NN3 5EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN3 5EX 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,109 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 | - not rated | 109 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 591 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 3,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,795 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 | 2,915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,351 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park School , Overstone Park NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | 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 | 723 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 299 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 144 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 111 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 265.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.