Heather Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8EY is located in the Talavera electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heather Lane, Northampton, NN3 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8JY, NN3 8BP, NN3 3RH, NN3 3RL, NN3 8JN, NN3 8AW, NN3 3SA, NN3 3RQ, NN3 3RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 8EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 52.3% | 52.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 49% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 35.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 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 | 25.7% | 21.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 25.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 12.5% | 4.1% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.8% | 70.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 72.2% | 61.9% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 19.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 61.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 17.3% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 15% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Lane was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 568th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Arbours House Heather Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-01-10 | £570,556 |
| 16 Heather Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-17 | £340,764 |
| 29 Heather Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-02-23 | £334,611 |
| Billing Arbours Lodge Heather Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-21 | £357,662 |
| 26 Heather Lane, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-08-20 | £274,696 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Primary School Booth Lane North , NN3 6JG | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 2out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,935 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge | The Mall Cafe, Weston Favell Centre | 351 yd | |
| Canto Ltd | Hampton House, Tonmead Road | 351 yd | |
| Christine's Cake Creations | 92 Rickyard Road, The Arbours | 594 yd | |
| Ryan's | 4 Boothville Green, Boothville | 601 yd | |
| Boothville Community Cent | Booth Lane North, Northampton | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbertubs | 2 Lumbertubs Lane, Boothville | 593 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Delicious Pizza | 6 Boothville Green, Boothville | 602 yd | |
| Boothville Fish Bar | 3 Boothville Green, Boothville | 602 yd | |
| New Sage Silver River | 7 Boothville Green, Boothville | 602 yd | |
| Thorplands Takeaway | Unit 2, 37, Farmfield Court | 631 yd | |
| Ying Wa | 1 Local Lings Centre, Billing Brook Road | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 898 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.