Dandelion Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5FB 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 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dandelion Close, Northampton, NN3 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5FA, NN3 5DZ, NN3 5AJ, NN3 5HW, NN3 5AN, NN3 5AH, NN3 5EA, NN3 5AL, NN3 5EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 5FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 57.4% | 54.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 42.6% | 45.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 5FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 27.6% | 42.7% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 31.4% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 45.6% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 6.2% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 41.8% | 28% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 24.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 12.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 78.8% | 74% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 82.4% | 76.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 2% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 76.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.8% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dandelion Close was 117.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dandelion Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 258th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dandelion Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-24 | £251,073 |
| 40 Dandelion Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2023-06-02 | £133,338 |
| 9 Dandelion Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-02-24 | £281,892 |
| 14 Dandelion Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-06 | £254,771 |
| 51 Dandelion Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-10-24 | £262,832 |
NN3 5FB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 5FB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 2out of 4 | 340 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Village Primary School West Street , Ecton NN6 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 4,582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 5,248 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 | 3,396 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 | 281 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 3,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jethel's Kitchen | 14 Sharrow Place, Ecton Brook | 152 yd | |
| Bellinge Community House | Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 697 yd | |
| Imchai | Billing Garden Village, The Causeway | 1,081 yd | |
| All Seasons Cafe | c/o Billing Garden Village, The Causeway | 1,081 yd | |
| The Shed Cafe Ltd | The Village Walk, Billing Garden Centre | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Leap | Fieldmill Road, Bellinge | 661 yd | |
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Inn | Unit 2 Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 697 yd | |
| Eastern Balti | Eastern Balti, Unit 3 Fieldmill Square | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Unit 1, Fieldmill Square | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brook Primary School ECTON BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Ecton Brooke Playing Fields PENNYCRESS PLACE | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 944 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 | 30.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.5% |
| 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 | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.