Chesham Rise, Northampton, NN3 8PX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8PX 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Chesham Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesham Rise was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chesham Rise has the 30th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 612th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,400

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in NN3 8PX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chesham Rise are based on 60 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Northamptonshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chesham Rise, Northampton, NN3 8PX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN3 8PX

Average Price
£219,602

Semi-Detached
£221,171

Terraced
£217,334

Detached
£199,123

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chesham Rise

Average Price
£222,647

Semi-Detached
£224,500

Terraced
£218,758

Detached
£203,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chesham RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
39 Chesham Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-02-17	£205,823
6 Chesham Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2024-09-13	£265,177
34 Chesham Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-09-06	£267,802
20 Chesham Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-11-17	£221,907
5 Chesham Rise, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2023-07-28	£241,925

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN3 8PX

Employment

NN3 8PX 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW	3out of 4	3,974 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE	3out of 4	4,633 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP	3out of 4	322 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP	- not rated	336 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP	- not rated	336 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD	- not rated	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD	3out of 4	702 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH	- not rated	1,552 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH	4out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ	- not rated	2,403 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ	3out of 4	2,403 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR	- not rated	3,146 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT	- not rated	682 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ	- not rated	1,181 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL	- not rated	1,567 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY	- not rated	1,584 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG	- not rated	2,390 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northampton College Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF	- not rated	2,482 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR	- not rated	4,374 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA	- not rated	637 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA	- not rated	642 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	1,043 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS	- not rated	1,043 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ	4out of 4	1,467 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Favell Day Services	Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court		249 yd
Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr	Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road		466 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Elwes Arms	37 High Street, Great Billing		969 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong Takeaway	1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn	219 yd
Rays Kebabs	Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn	684 yd
Your Favourites	Unit 2, Prentice Court	1,045 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	Co-op, Olden Road		710 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD	grass pitches	465 yd
Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road	grass pitches	588 yd
Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane	grass pitches	662 yd
Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD	grass pitches	702 yd
Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road	artificial grass pitch	709 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	104 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NN3 8PX