Dore Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8PZ 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 Dore Close, Northampton, NN3 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8NJ, NN3 8ES, NN3 8XU, NN3 8XT, NN3 8UG, NN3 8DE, NN3 8XX, NN3 8ER, NN3 8PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 46.5% | 46% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 36.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.9% | 43.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 41.1% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 8% | 12.8% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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.
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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 21.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.3% | 19.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 10.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 17.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.8% | 80.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 81.7% | 62.8% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 9% | 23.1% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 62.5% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 15.1% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.1% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.3% | 76.7% | -25.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Romania | 13.9% | 0.9% | 13.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dore Close was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.6% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dore Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dore Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2025-11-18 | £117,801 |
| 39 Dore Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-01-10 | £207,296 |
| 30 Dore Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-11-17 | £205,466 |
| 43 Dore Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-28 | £192,924 |
| 41 Dore Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-12-01 | £200,676 |
NN3 8PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,731 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 , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | - not rated | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lings Upper School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 2,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Community 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 | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,896 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 | 660 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park School , Overstone Park NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | 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 | 576 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 607 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 226 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 574 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 545 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 887 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 | 173.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.