Farmhill Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 5LH is located in the Talavera electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farmhill Road, Northampton, NN3 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 5JG, NN3 5DT, NN3 5LJ, NN3 5DN, NN3 5NT, NN3 5DB, NN3 5NU, NN3 5DL, NN3 5JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 5LH 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 | 47.1% | 51.1% | 4.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.9% | 48.9% | -4.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 25.7% | 28.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 54% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 43.1% | 44.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 31% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.8% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.9% | 81.6% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 84.3% | 80.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 81.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmhill Road was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% lower than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farmhill Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 602nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Farmhill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-28 | £257,469 |
| 56 Farmhill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £256,552 |
| 58 Farmhill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-04-30 | £312,537 |
| 60 Farmhill Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-02-26 | £331,207 |
| 52 Farmhill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-09-08 | £251,802 |
NN3 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Primary School Sywell Road , Overstone NN6 0AG | 3out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,823 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 | 2,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,747 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 | 830 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Edible Art | 31 Farmhill Road, Southfields | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 269 yd | |
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 473 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 461 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.