Linacre Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8PY 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 Linacre Close, Northampton, NN3 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8PP, NN3 8PL, NN3 8PW, NN3 8SS, NN3 5DH, NN3 8SX, NN3 8PN, NN3 5DJ, NN3 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 39.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 47.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.3% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 50.3% | 50.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 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 | 15% | 22.4% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 12.2% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 15.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 29.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.6% | 87% | 5.4% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 87.1% | 62.2% | -24.9% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 23% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 61.7% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 12.1% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 21.8% | 0.9% | 20.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linacre Close was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Talavera average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linacre Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Talavera and the 550th lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Linacre Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-09-26 | £152,448 |
| 16 Linacre Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-02-04 | £130,319 |
| 20 Linacre Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2024-02-23 | £144,624 |
| 5 Linacre Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-11-25 | £143,569 |
| 10 Linacre Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2021-02-18 | £133,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton Grange Road , NN3 2AX | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 2,790 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 | 550 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 550 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill's Edible Art | 31 Farmhill Road, Southfields | 503 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 652 yd | |
| Miller and Carter | Talavera Way, Moulton Park | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 410 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 203 yd | |
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 411 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 548 yd | |
| Thorplands Takeaway | Unit 2, 37, Farmfield Court | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Round Spinney Open Space GATE LODGE CLOSE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.