Cordon Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8PG 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 Cordon Close, Northampton, NN3 8PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8PF, NN3 9EQ, NN3 8PE, NN3 8EH, NN3 8PU, NN3 8PB, NN3 9FD, NN3 8EJ, NN3 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.5% | 30% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 39% | 49% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 38.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 23.1% | 15.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.8% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 29.7% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 86.5% | 78.1% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 89.5% | 72.5% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 72.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.1% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 60.1% | 46.2% | 13.9% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cordon Close was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cordon Close has the 44th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 516th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cordon Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-11-22 | £254,967 |
| 10 Cordon Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-05-31 | £341,826 |
| 17 Cordon Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-02 | £285,471 |
| 7 Cordon Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-03-18 | £352,508 |
| 5 Cordon Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-22 | £296,865 |
NN3 8PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,460 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 | 534 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 2out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,232 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 4,278 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 | 2,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,471 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 3,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 447 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 429 yd | |
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 971 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 | 103.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 329.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 329.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.