Arlbury Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8QJ 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 Arlbury Road, Northampton, NN3 8QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8QB, NN3 8QD, NN3 8QS, NN3 8QT, NN3 8QA, NN3 8FD, NN3 8QY, NN3 8RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 8QJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 53.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 33.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 37% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 13% | 9.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.5% | 32.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 36.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 17.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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.
In the area around NN3 8QJ this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 31.6% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.1% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 10.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 19.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| White | 84.3% | 86% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 74.3% 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 | 85.9% | 74.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 16.4% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 74.3% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 15.2% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.9% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.6% | 76.7% | -30.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.8% | 13.5% | 19.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlbury Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlbury Road has the 38th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 415th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Arlbury Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-08 | £238,131 |
| 26 Arlbury Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2016-03-24 | £177,913 |
| 29 Arlbury Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2012-01-13 | £194,028 |
| 27 Arlbury Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2008-11-07 | £220,327 |
| 27 Arlbury Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2006-02-16 | £217,396 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NN3 8QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,238 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 | 287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR | - not rated | 2,756 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 717 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boothville Middle School Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 1,985 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 | 2,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 415 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 | 665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School and Sports College Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 1 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 217 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 718 yd | |
| Quarter Past Cake | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 246 yd | |
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 667 yd | |
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 785 yd | |
| Roosterz Ltd | 9 Billing Brook Road, Northampton | 1,024 yd | |
| Ying Wa | 1 Local Lings Centre, Billing Brook Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | Co-op, Olden Road | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Lings Primary School HAYESWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.