Healey Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5JU 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Healey Close, Northampton, NN3 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5JT, NN3 5HT, NN3 5JS, NN3 5JF, NN3 5ER, NN3 5HY, NN3 5JY, NN3 5JX, NN3 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5JU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 71% 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 | 18.1% | 15.6% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.5% | 71% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 26.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 48.5% | 42.5% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 43.1% | 9.7% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.4% | 14.6% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 35.2% | -0.7% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 80.4% | 79.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 89.3% | 86.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 88% | 86.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Healey Close was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Healey Close has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 517th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Healey Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-12-12 | £331,006 |
| 11 Healey Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-04-12 | £356,246 |
| 14 Healey Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-11-10 | £443,865 |
| 12 Healey Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-03-13 | £318,125 |
| 17 Healey Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-20 | £310,437 |
NN3 5JU 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 retired residents living in NN3 5JU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 5,292 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 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 808 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 | 1,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Village Primary School West Street , Ecton NN6 0QF | 2out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,980 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 | 3,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,733 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Worlds End | Northampton Road, Ecton | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 804 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 498 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 852 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 | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.