Shap Green is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 6PR 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 Shap Green, Northampton, NN3 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 6PT, NN3 6PW, NN3 6PP, NN3 6PN, NN3 6PY, NN3 6HN, NN3 6NX, NN3 6NY, NN3 6PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 6PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.9% | 52.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.1% | 47.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 25% | 37.4% | 12.4% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 44.1% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.8% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 16% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around NN3 6PR this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 28.1% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 24.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.9% | 80.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 70.8% 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 | 88.6% | 70.8% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 16.2% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 71.1% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 13.7% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shap Green was 169.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.9% higher than the Boothville and Parklands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shap Green has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Boothville and Parklands and the 148th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shap Green, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-02-11 | £223,183 |
| 5 Shap Green, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-06-11 | £193,036 |
| 1 Shap Green, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-03-28 | £170,766 |
NN3 6PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,109 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 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothville Primary School Booth Lane North , NN3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | - not rated | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Middle School Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,949 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 | 777 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,684 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 | 4,124 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include Northampton 1 Talavera Court , Darnell Way/Talavera Way NN3 6RW | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Northampton On Track Education , unit 6 , Quarry Park Close NN3 6QB | - not rated | 854 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothville Community Cent | Booth Lane North, Northampton | 419 yd | |
| Ryan's | 4 Boothville Green, Boothville | 489 yd | |
| Browns Coffee Shop | 9a Coppice Drive, Parklands | 534 yd | |
| 9 Coppice Drive | Parklands, Northampton | 571 yd | |
| Dine Contract Catering Ltd | @ Smurfit Kappa Northampton, Moulton Way | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbertubs | 2 Lumbertubs Lane, Boothville | 772 yd | |
| Spinney Hill Public House | Kettering Road, Northampton | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delicious Pizza | 6 Boothville Green, Boothville | 487 yd | |
| Boothville Fish Bar | 3 Boothville Green, Boothville | 487 yd | |
| New Sage Silver River | 7 Boothville Green, Boothville | 487 yd | |
| Andrews Take Away | 7 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 572 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 27 Darnell Way, Off Talavera Way | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1-3 Coppice Drive, Parklands | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School BECKET WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Fernie Fields Sports Ground FERNIE FIELD | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Parklands PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE PARKLANDS OPEN SPACE DEVON WAY | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.