Osmund Drive is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 8XB 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 Osmund Drive, Northampton, NN3 8XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 8XA, NN3 5BE, NN3 8XZ, NN3 8SA, NN3 5BH, NN3 8XS, NN3 5BG, NN3 5DX, NN3 8XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN3 8XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54.7% | 53.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 8XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 40.5% | 42.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 40.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 52% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 28.3% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 23.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 29.8% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 87% | 81.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 85.4% | 65.6% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 18.7% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 65.3% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 6.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osmund Drive was 120.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osmund Drive has the 16th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 248th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 96.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Osmund Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-05-06 | £120,000 |
| 72 Osmund Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-04-15 | £221,542 |
| 39 Osmund Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2024-01-29 | £122,227 |
| 43 Osmund Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-19 | £195,563 |
| 31 Osmund Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-12-18 | £186,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,247 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 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton School and Science College Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,684 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 3,096 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 | 295 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Meadow School Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 467 yd | |
| Storehouse Community Trust | Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road | 730 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 869 yd | |
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gallery | Farmhill Road, Southfields | 471 yd | |
| Eastern District Social C | Crestwood Road, Goldings | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Favourites | Unit 2, Prentice Court | 247 yd | |
| Blackthorn Tandoori | Unit 9, Blackthorn Road | 459 yd | |
| Sapranos Finest | Unit 1, Farmhill Road | 469 yd | |
| Rays Kebabs | Unit 4, 40 Blackthorn Road, Blackthorn | 874 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overstone Park | golf, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 549 yd |
| Southfields Playing Field BARLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Blackthorn Middle School (Closed) Blackthorn Road | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 984 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 | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.