Preston Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8HQ 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 Preston Court, Northampton, NN3 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8HT, NN3 8HH, NN3 8HD, NN3 8HX, NN3 8HJ, NN3 8HW, NN3 8HL, NN3 8HP, NN3 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 8HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 8HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 42.1% | 44.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 40.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.8% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 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 | 42% | 47.3% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.5% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8HQ this area, 29.5% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 29.5% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 11.5% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17.3% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 13.9% | 5.1% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.9% | 71.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 73.7% | 57.6% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 13.6% | 13.0% | 0.8% | 12.8% |
| Africa | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 57.1% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 9.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.2% | 76.7% | -33.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 21.6% | 0.9% | 20.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Court was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston Court has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 306th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Preston Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-07-07 | £219,064 |
| 23 Preston Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2020-09-15 | £208,832 |
| 8 Preston Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-08-27 | £214,843 |
| 7 Preston Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-08-14 | £219,840 |
| 30 Preston Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-03-21 | £202,777 |
NN3 8HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Grange Road , NN3 2AX | 2out of 4 | 844 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 940 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 | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,244 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 | 620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,468 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 | 4,811 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 | 501 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 2,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 278 yd | |
| The Lounge | The Mall Cafe, Weston Favell Centre | 304 yd | |
| Canto Ltd | Hampton House, Tonmead Road | 304 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Penistone Road, Lumbertubs | 346 yd | |
| Quarter Past Cake | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 722 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wa | 1 Local Lings Centre, Billing Brook Road | 326 yd | |
| Roosterz Ltd | 9 Billing Brook Road, Northampton | 332 yd | |
| Greggs plc | 46 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 720 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Unit 12 The Boulevard, Octagon Way | 762 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 12A, Weston Favell Centre | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 720 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 951 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 12/14 Bushland Road, Headlands | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 255 yd |
| The Arbours Primary Academy ST. GREGORYS ROAD | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Northampton College ST. GREGORYS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Weston Favell Academy BOOTH LANE SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 728 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 822 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Eastfield Park WETHERAL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 92.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.1% |
| 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 | 232.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.