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Oleander Crescent is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8QP is located in the Billing and Rectory Farm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.

StreetScan combines information about Oleander Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8QR, NN3 8DL, NN3 8TE, NN3 8DH, NN3 8TD, NN3 5HZ, NN3 8PX, NN3 8PS, NN3 8DJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 8QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.4%51.3%-4.1% 51.0% 0.3%
Male44.6%48.8%4.2% 49.0% -0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single40.6%40.2%-0.4% 37.9% 2.3%
Married: Opposite sex35%43.4%8.4% 44.2% -0.8%
Separated7.8%2.4%-5.4% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced13.4%10%-3.4% 9.1% 0.9%
Widowed3.2%4%0.8% 6.1% -2.1%

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 health48.5%43.4%-5.1% 48.4% -5.0%
Good health32.8%39.1%6.3% 33.6% 5.5%
Fair health13.8%10.9%-2.9% 12.7% -1.8%
Bad health3.9%5.3%1.4% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health1%1.3%0.3% 1.2% 0.1%

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 21.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications25.8%21.4%-4.4% 18.2% 3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.4%13.9%-4.5% 9.6% 4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.1%15.9%-1.2% 13.4% 2.5%
Apprenticeship2.3%6.7%4.4% 5.3% 1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.5%13.9%2.4% 16.9% -3.0%
Degree or Similar16.1%21.4%5.3% 33.8% -12.4%
Other8.8%6.7%-2.1% 2.8% 3.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.6% 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)
Chinese0.7%0%-0.7% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.6%2.8%1.2% 3.1% -0.3%
Pakistani1.6%1.6%0.0% 2.7% -1.1%
Other Asian1.3%1.6%0.3% 1.6% 0.0%
Black African11.1%7.2%-3.9% 2.5% 4.7%
Black Caribbean2.3%2.8%0.5% 1.0% 1.8%
Other Black4.9%3.4%-1.5% 0.5% 2.9%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African2.3%1.2%-1.1% 0.4% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.3%2.2%-1.1% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%1.9%0.6% 0.8% 1.1%
White68.2%67.6%-0.6% 81.4% -13.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.3%0%-0.3% 0.1% -0.1%
Roma0%6.2%6.2% 0.2% 6.0%
Other1%1.2%0.2% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.5% 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 Kingdom82.3%71.5%-10.8% 83.2% -11.7%
European Union3.6%8.2%4.6% 6.1% 2.1%
Rest of Europe0.3%7.5%7.2% 0.8% 6.7%
Africa11.1%7.8%-3.3% 2.7% 5.1%
Middle East and Asia1.6%3.1%1.5% 5.6% -2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%1.6%0.6% 1.3% 0.3%
British Overseas0%0.3%0.3% 0.0% 0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK82%71.3%-10.7% 83.2% -11.9%
10+ Years1%14.7%13.7% 9.8% 4.9%
5-10 Years2%7.2%5.2% 2.9% 4.3%
2-5 Years6.9%4.1%-2.8% 2.2% 1.9%
Less than 2 years8.2%2.8%-5.4% 1.9% 0.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom65.6% 76.7% -11.1%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Italy0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland1.3% 1.3% 0.0%
Romania13.1% 0.9% 12.2%
Other EU countries2.5% 1.5% 1.0%
Central and Western Africa0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
No passport held14.4% 13.5% 0.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion36.9% 37.2% -0.3%
Christian48.1% 46.2% 1.9%
Hindu2.8% 1.7% 1.1%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Not answered10.3% 6.0% 4.3%

Safety

Is Oleander Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oleander Crescent was 23.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oleander Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 214th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,900
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NN3 8QP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Oleander Crescent are based on 118 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 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8QP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NN3 8QP

Average Price
£236,197
Semi-Detached
£231,072
Terraced
£225,396
Detached
£254,699
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oleander Crescent

Average Price
£236,768
Semi-Detached
£223,878
Terraced
£236,861
Detached
£245,873
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oleander CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
23 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Detached, an established residential building
£265,0002026-03-31 £265,000
42 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£260,0002025-12-19 £262,796
26 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£224,6002025-09-26 £227,471
34 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002025-06-09 £260,364
77 Oleander Crescent, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£238,0002024-10-25 £250,398
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NN3 8QP

Employment

NN3 8QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 Employee110
Retired31
Part-Time Employee25
Self-Employed17
Student (economically inactive)15
Other12
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Unemployed7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles35
Human health and social work activities21
Manufacturing18
Transport and storage14
Accommodation and food service activities11
Education10
Construction9
Administrative and support service activities9
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities5
Other3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
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
3out of 4 4,198 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
3out of 4 4,858 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 4 474 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Blackthorn Primary School
Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP
- not rated 490 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Blackthorn Primary School
Waingrove , Blackthorn NN3 8EP
- not rated 490 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD
- not rated 562 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD
3out of 4 562 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 1,758 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH
4out of 4 1,758 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weston Favell School
Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ
- not rated 2,625 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ
3out of 4 2,625 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton School
Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR
- not rated 3,288 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 656 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Goldings Middle School
Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ
- not rated 1,392 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ecton Brook Middle School
Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY
- not rated 1,472 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School
Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL
- not rated 1,780 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Boothville Middle School
Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG
- not rated 2,617 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 2,709 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moulton College
West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
- not rated 4,529 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edgewood School
Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA
- not rated 861 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Independent School
Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA
- not rated 863 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS
3out of 4 1,203 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenfields School and Sports College
Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS
- not rated 1,203 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Spires Academy
59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE
- not rated 1,476 yd Free schools alternative provision No 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 ServicesBlackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court466 yd
Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship GrArlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road682 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Elwes Arms37 High Street, Great Billing953 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hong Kong Takeaway1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn437 yd
Rays KebabsUnit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn658 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative GroupCo-op, Olden Road555 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rectory Farm Open Space
RECTORY FARM ROAD
grass pitches253 yd
Blackthorn Middle School (Closed)
Blackthorn Road
grass pitches572 yd
Rectory Farm Primary School
Olden Road
artificial grass pitch575 yd
Great Billing Pocket Park
Penfold Lane
grass pitches609 yd
Lings Playing Field
LINGS PLAYING FIELD
grass pitches929 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 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 98.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 98.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 98.6%

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 speed52.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed130.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed40 Mbit/s

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