Snetterton Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 6EG is located in the Boothville and Parklands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Snetterton Close, Northampton, NN3 6EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 6ED, NN3 6EL, NN3 6EN, NN3 6EH, NN3 6ET, NN3 6EA, NN3 6EW, NN3 6EF, NN3 6EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 6EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 25.1% | 26.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 56.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 34.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 45.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.9% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.6% | 17.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.6% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 14.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 24.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 90.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 91.9% | 91.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snetterton Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Boothville and Parklands average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Snetterton Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Boothville and Parklands and the 610th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Snetterton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2019-08-02 | £251,931 |
| 1 Snetterton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-07-10 | £297,054 |
| 8 Snetterton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2018-06-01 | £298,952 |
| 12 Snetterton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2014-12-05 | £290,066 |
| 14 Snetterton Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2007-08-20 | £328,534 |
NN3 6EG 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 6EG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Oaks Primary School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 413 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,216 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 | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 3,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nene College Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 631 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 631 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiston Special School Grosvenor Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH & Co Group Ltd | University of Northampton, Park Campus | 616 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | @ Nationwide, Northampton Administration Centre | 670 yd | |
| Action Centres UK Ltd | Benham Arena, Kings Park Road | 846 yd | |
| 9 Coppice Drive | Parklands, Northampton | 944 yd | |
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | Boughton Green Road, Kingsthorpe | 980 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St David's Fish and Chips Bar | 30 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 913 yd | |
| Andrews Take Away | 7 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 943 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 27 Darnell Way, Off Talavera Way | 1,051 yd | |
| McDonalds | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 18 Newnham Road, Kingsthorpe | 913 yd | |
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 943 yd | |
| Asda | 50 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,049 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Northampton School For Girls SPINNEY HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| The Northampton School For Girls (East Site) (Closed) Devon Way | 443 yd | |
| Parklands PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE DEVON WAY | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| University Of Northampton BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Benham Sports Arena KINGS PARK ROAD | indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Community College (Closed) Boughton Green Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Kingsthorpe College BOUGHTON GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 848 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.