Greatmeadow is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8DF 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 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greatmeadow, Northampton, NN3 8DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8DJ, NN3 8QQ, NN3 8DH, NN3 8QG, NN3 8DL, NN3 5EX, NN3 5EP, NN3 8ER, NN3 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 8DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 55% | 54% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 45% | 46% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 8DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 48.7% | 49.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 52.2% | 13.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 42% | 30.9% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 8DF this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 28.3% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 17.2% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.2% | 76.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 84.6% | 67.2% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 5.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.7% | 67.3% | -16.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 76.7% | -27.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greatmeadow was 106.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greatmeadow has the 21st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 291st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Greatmeadow, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-01-17 | £202,690 |
| 105 Greatmeadow, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-18 | £177,062 |
| 67 Greatmeadow, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-04-20 | £201,153 |
| 98 Greatmeadow, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-24 | £190,406 |
| 73 Greatmeadow, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-10-05 | £190,568 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 463 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,574 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,374 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 | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,100 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 | 810 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 472 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 291 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 453 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 365 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 176.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.