College Field Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5LB 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 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Field Close, Northampton, NN3 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5LF, NN3 5EB, NN3 5LA, NN3 5EE, NN3 5LD, NN3 5ED, NN3 5HR, NN3 5HL, NN3 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.3% | 34% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 44.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 49.6% | 46.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.4% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 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 | 18.8% | 14.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 33% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 5.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.1% | 87% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 89.6% | 74.4% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 14.8% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 74.2% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 14.8% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Field Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Field Close has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 582nd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 College Field Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-09-22 | £208,018 |
| 10 College Field Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-06-26 | £290,975 |
| 2 College Field Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-01-29 | £206,238 |
| 10 College Field Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £214,995 | 2020-07-31 | £269,134 |
| 5 College Field Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2019-06-14 | £248,059 |
NN3 5LB 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,914 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,982 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 | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,087 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 | 993 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 1,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jethel's Kitchen | 14 Sharrow Place, Ecton Brook | 808 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Ecton Brook Primary School ECTON BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,002 yd |
| Ecton Brooke Playing Fields PENNYCRESS PLACE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.