Morning Star Lane is in Moulton, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 7BU is located in the Moulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Daventry. This postcode has been in use since 2016-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morning Star Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 7BW, NN3 7SN, NN3 7SG, NN3 7WA, NN3 7SF, NN3 7WB, NN3 7SJ, NN3 7SU, NN3 7SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 7BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NN3 7BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 42.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 41.1% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 40.1% | 53% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.3% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 16.4% | -10.7% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 91.5% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.8% | 93.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 93.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morning Star Lane was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Moulton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morning Star Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Moulton and the 589th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Morning Star Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-03-31 | £381,764 |
| 27 Morning Star Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-31 | £442,846 |
| 3 Morning Star Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-10-21 | £659,876 |
| 19 Morning Star Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-16 | £128,375 |
| 27 Morning Star Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-01-30 | £444,964 |
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Primary School Church Hill , Moulton NN3 7SW | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE VA Primary School Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boughton Primary School Moulton Lane , Boughton NN2 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnyside Primary Academy Reynard Way , NN2 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Primary School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 1out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,753 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 624 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF | - not rated | 3,175 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 1,648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Northampton Park Campus , Boughton Green Road NN2 7AL | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitsford School Moulton Road , NN6 9AX | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft - Cafe & Lounge Bar | 2 High Street, Moulton | 898 yd | |
| Gem Home Bakes | 8 North Leys Court, Moulton Leys | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Telegraph Inn | 30 West Street, Moulton | 496 yd | |
| The Cardigan Arms | 7 Stocks Hill, Moulton | 866 yd | |
| Moulton Working Men's Club | Moulton Club, 15 High Street | 1,004 yd | |
| The Artichoke | 23 Church Street, Moulton | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullers Fish & Chips | 4A Fuller Road, Moulton | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Moulton And District Co-Operative Society, Stocks Hill | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton School And Science College POUND LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| Brunting Road (Moulton Fc) BRUNTING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Moulton College (Holcot Centre) HOME FARM HOME FARM PITSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 943 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 | 290 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.