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Pikemead Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8QB 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 Pikemead Court, Northampton, NN3 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8QA, NN3 8QD, NN3 8QJ, NN3 8FD, NN3 8EP, NN3 8QS, NN3 8EN, NN3 8QE, NN3 8QT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.6%51.3%-1.3% 51.0% 0.3%
Male47.4%48.7%1.3% 49.0% -0.3%

Partnership Status

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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single44.9%46.2%1.3% 37.9% 8.3%
Married: Opposite sex37.5%35.6%-1.9% 44.2% -8.6%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated6.4%4.2%-2.2% 2.2% 2.0%
Divorced9.5%10.9%1.4% 9.1% 1.8%
Widowed1.1%3.2%2.1% 6.1% -2.9%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health45.7%52.5%6.8% 48.4% 4.1%
Good health38.5%29.9%-8.6% 33.6% -3.7%
Fair health11.4%11.5%0.1% 12.7% -1.2%
Bad health3.8%5.3%1.5% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health0.7%0.9%0.2% 1.2% -0.3%

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.

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 19.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications36.4%26.8%-9.6% 18.2% 8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.3%14.1%-2.2% 9.6% 4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17%19.2%2.2% 13.4% 5.8%
Apprenticeship1.8%3.5%1.7% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%13.7%2.4% 16.9% -3.2%
Degree or Similar11%19.5%8.5% 33.8% -14.3%
Other6.4%3.2%-3.2% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi4.5%2.8%-1.7% 1.1% 1.7%
Chinese1.3%1.3%0.0% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian2.4%1.9%-0.5% 3.1% -1.2%
Pakistani3.1%1.7%-1.4% 2.7% -1.0%
Other Asian1.6%0%-1.6% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African6.5%19.3%12.8% 2.5% 16.8%
Black Caribbean1.1%1.5%0.4% 1.0% 0.5%
Other Black1.6%2.5%0.9% 0.5% 2.0%
Mixed White and African0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.4% 0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.4%1.3%-1.1% 0.9% 0.4%
Mixed Other1.8%0.6%-1.2% 0.8% -0.2%
White72.8%65.7%-7.1% 81.4% -15.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.2%0%-0.2% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.2%0.4%0.2% 1.6% -1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom84.9%69.8%-15.1% 83.2% -13.4%
European Union1.8%12.4%10.6% 6.1% 6.3%
Rest of Europe0.2%0.8%0.6% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa6.2%11.6%5.4% 2.7% 8.9%
Middle East and Asia5.8%3.4%-2.4% 5.6% -2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.1%1.3%0.2% 1.3% 0.0%
British Overseas0%0.6%0.6% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK84.2%70.1%-14.1% 83.2% -13.1%
10+ Years0.2%18.6%18.4% 9.8% 8.8%
5-10 Years1.3%7.2%5.9% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years4.9%3.4%-1.5% 2.2% 1.2%
Less than 2 years9.4%0.6%-8.8% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom54.7% 76.7% -22.0%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Portugal0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland4.9% 1.3% 3.6%
Romania7.4% 0.9% 6.5%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa1.5% 0.3% 1.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
No passport held24% 13.5% 10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion43.4% 37.2% 6.2%
Christian36.4% 46.2% -9.8%
Hindu1.3% 1.7% -0.4%
Muslim10.6% 6.5% 4.1%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered8.1% 6.0% 2.1%

Safety

Is Pikemead Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pikemead Court was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Pikemead Court has the 34th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 420th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.



🔎 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 8QB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pikemead Court are based on 25 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 Pikemead Court, Northampton, NN3 8QB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN3 8QB

Average Price
£154,635
Semi-Detached
£153,105
Terraced
£154,854
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pikemead Court

Average Price
£148,491
Semi-Detached
£160,169
Terraced
£147,475
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pikemead CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
17 Pikemead Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£163,0002020-08-07 £203,601
16 Pikemead Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£148,0002017-12-07 £190,657
5 Pikemead Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£138,0002017-06-30 £183,762
33 Pikemead Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002015-12-04 £185,159
2 Pikemead Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£105,0002007-07-26 £172,428
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN3 8QB

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NN3 8QB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee101
Part-Time Employee54
Looking after home or family30
Self-Employed26
Student (economically inactive)23
Retired21
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Unemployed14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)14
Other11

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Accommodation and food service activities22
Human health and social work activities22
Manufacturing13
Administrative and support service activities11
Education11
Financial and insurance activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other6
Transport and storage6
Construction6
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Information and communication3
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Parklands Nursery School
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW
4out of 4 3,521 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
4out of 4 4,275 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
1out of 4 266 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Woodvale Primary Academy
Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ
3out of 4 688 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Lings Primary School
Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN
3out of 4 794 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD
2out of 4 941 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lumbertubs Primary School
Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ
2out of 4 1,144 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH
3out of 4 1,385 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ
2out of 4 2,096 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thomas Becket Catholic School
Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT
2out of 4 3,018 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Moulton School and Science College
Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD
3out of 4 3,692 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG
4out of 4 3,913 yd Academy converter No Girls 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 2,082 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moulton College
West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
- not rated 3,881 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

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 4 566 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ
4out of 4 1,179 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Overstone Park School
Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT
- not rated 1,916 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Spires Academy
59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE
- not rated 1,923 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Kings Meadow School
Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR
3out of 4 2,949 yd Community special school Not Applicable 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
Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship GrArlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road138 yd
Favell Day ServicesBlackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court158 yd
Storehouse Community TrustLodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road814 yd
Quarter Past Cake1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Eastern District Social CCrestwood Road, Goldings814 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hong Kong Takeaway1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn179 yd
Rays KebabsUnit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn652 yd
Your FavouritesUnit 2, Prentice Court674 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative GroupCo-op, Olden Road880 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Lings Playing Field
LINGS PLAYING FIELD
grass pitches435 yd
Blackthorn Middle School (Closed)
Blackthorn Road
grass pitches567 yd
Rectory Farm Open Space
RECTORY FARM ROAD
grass pitches762 yd
Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road
artificial grass pitch845 yd
Lings Primary School
HAYESWOOD ROAD
grass pitches893 yd
Great Billing Pocket Park
Penfold Lane
grass pitches1,015 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 97.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 97.3%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed80 Mbit/s
Average download speed130.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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