Winnington Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5JN 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winnington Close, Northampton, NN3 5JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5DD, NN3 5JJ, NN3 5EU, NN3 5EX, NN3 5EP, NN3 5JH, NN3 5ES, NN3 5ET, NN3 5JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 5JN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 54.8% | 55.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 45.2% | 44.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 5JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% 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 | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 30.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 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 | 14.6% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 17.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.6% | 13.7% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 19.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 24.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.5% | 75% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 84.1% | 65.6% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 15.7% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 65.4% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 13.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 3.5% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winnington Close was 492.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 383.5% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Winnington Close has the 3rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 29th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Winnington Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-11-21 | £171,159 |
| 27 Winnington Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2025-11-14 | £184,252 |
| 10 Winnington Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-03 | £186,332 |
| 6 Winnington Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-27 | £187,842 |
| 8 Winnington Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-30 | £190,892 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,265 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 | 51 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 51 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 749 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 | 2,282 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 3,158 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 | 384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,946 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 | 3,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,422 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park School , Overstone Park NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,637 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 | 882 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 385 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 59 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 54 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 403 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.