Old Quarry Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8HN 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 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, NN3 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 3RA, NN3 8HB, NN3 8HJ, NN3 3SA, NN3 3RD, NN3 8JN, NN3 8HL, NN3 8HH, NN3 3RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 8HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around NN3 8HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 46.8% | 44.2% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 44.5% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 43% | 51.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 25% | 24.5% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 25.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 19.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 16.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.7% | -4.9% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 62.8% | 64.5% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 78.9% | 53.3% | -25.6% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.7% | 53.2% | -24.5% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.5% | 76.7% | -32.2% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 19.5% | 0.9% | 18.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Quarry Court was 82.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Quarry Court has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 406th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2026-04-24 | £103,000 |
| 18 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-12 | £204,949 |
| 4 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-07-04 | £220,489 |
| 23 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-12-20 | £201,897 |
| 32 Old Quarry Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-10-11 | £174,487 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN3 8HN 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary School St Gregory's Road , NN3 3QF | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | - not rated | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,244 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 | 526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,359 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 | 4,763 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 | 624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | - not rated | 624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine's Cake Creations | 92 Rickyard Road, The Arbours | 256 yd | |
| The Lounge | The Mall Cafe, Weston Favell Centre | 305 yd | |
| Canto Ltd | Hampton House, Tonmead Road | 305 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Penistone Road, Lumbertubs | 593 yd | |
| Quarter Past Cake | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 817 yd | |
| Lumbertubs | 2 Lumbertubs Lane, Boothville | 912 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wa | 1 Local Lings Centre, Billing Brook Road | 511 yd | |
| Roosterz Ltd | 9 Billing Brook Road, Northampton | 516 yd | |
| The Delicious Pizza | 6 Boothville Green, Boothville | 826 yd | |
| Boothville Fish Bar | 3 Boothville Green, Boothville | 826 yd | |
| New Sage Silver River | 7 Boothville Green, Boothville | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 913 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Headlands Primary School BUSHLAND ROAD | swimming pool | 1,046 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,046 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 | 145.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.