Harefield Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8ER is located in the Billing and Rectory Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harefield Road, Northampton, NN3 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8EP, NN3 8ES, NN3 8EN, NN3 8QQ, NN3 8NJ, NN3 8FD, NN3 8TR, NN3 8QA, NN3 8UG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8ER is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 46.3% | 45.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 53.9% | 54.7% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 29.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 11.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 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 8ER this area, 29.6% 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 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 29.6% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 16.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 19.6% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 72.5% | 61% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 78.4% | 69.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.1% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 11% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 70.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 16.9% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 1.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harefield Road was 212.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.9% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harefield Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 105th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Harefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-02-23 | £190,169 |
| 8 Harefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-12-09 | £168,608 |
| 70 Harefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-07-08 | £194,657 |
| 34 Harefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-03-07 | £78,025 |
| 42 Harefield Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-03-22 | £164,857 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 8ER area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,500 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 | 218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,387 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 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,097 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 | 2,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,860 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 | 540 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 350 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 399 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 350 yd | |
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 386 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 668 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 952 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 | 119 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.