North Priors Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8LA 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 North Priors Court, Northampton, NN3 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8LE, NN3 8LF, NN3 8LB, NN3 8LD, NN3 8LL, NN3 8LH, NN3 8LJ, NN3 8LG, NN3 8LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8LA 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 | 51.4% | 50.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 1.3% | 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 vicinity of NN3 8LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 26.6% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 59.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.4% | 39.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 12.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 29.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 16.2% | 18.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 15.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 63.2% | 57% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 75.4% | 63.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 12.7% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 63.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 27.9% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 0.8% | -18.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 12.2% | 1.7% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Priors Court was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Priors Court has the 29th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 377th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 North Priors Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2023-06-16 | £368,498 |
| 3 North Priors Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-07-22 | £315,660 |
| 1 North Priors Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-06 | £327,026 |
| 11 North Priors Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-04-01 | £338,541 |
| 12 North Priors Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2018-07-27 | £310,955 |
NN3 8LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN3 8LA 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.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,068 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 | 870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 3,473 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 | 1,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 566 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Past Cake | 432 yd | ||
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 470 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 510 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Penistone Road, Lumbertubs | 692 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosterz Ltd | 9 Billing Brook Road, Northampton | 519 yd | |
| Ying Wa | 1 Local Lings Centre, Billing Brook Road | 525 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 724 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 795 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 12A, Weston Favell Centre | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 996 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.