Crow Lane is in Little Billing, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9BX is located in the Riverside Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 9BX has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.7% | 27.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 39.3% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 19.3% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 35.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 36.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 19.3% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 26.7% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 14.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 11.2% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 18% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 0.5% | -4.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 72.1% | 89.7% | 17.6% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 88.5% | 6.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 1.8% | -10.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 88.8% | 9.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 0.7% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crow Lane was 400.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 295.8% higher than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Crow Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 38th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 Crow Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2006-04-13 | £155,529 |
| 15 Crow Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2003-08-26 | £190,389 |
| 17 Crow Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2003-05-30 | £206,800 |
| 17 Crow Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2002-06-28 | £209,589 |
| 15 Crow Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2001-10-12 | £166,717 |
| Full-Time Employee | 187 |
| Retired | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinge Primary School Fieldmill Road , Bellinge NN3 9DG | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell School Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 4,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brook Middle School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL | - not rated | 2,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Middle School Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldings Middle School Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | - not rated | 2,894 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 3,340 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 | 3,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 524 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewood School Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA | - not rated | 2,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Independent School Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imchai | Billing Garden Village, The Causeway | 472 yd | |
| All Seasons Cafe | c/o Billing Garden Village, The Causeway | 472 yd | |
| The Shed Cafe Ltd | The Village Walk, Billing Garden Centre | 472 yd | |
| Oriental Paradise | The Causeway, Great Billing | 472 yd | |
| Shark Island | Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quays | Crow Lane, Little Billing | 489 yd | |
| Willow Tree Bar | Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane | 489 yd | |
| The Deers Leap | Fieldmill Road, Bellinge | 557 yd | |
| Riverview Diner | Riverview Restaurant, Station Road | 968 yd | |
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Fish Bar | The Causeway, Great Billing | 489 yd | |
| Treasure Inn | Unit 2 Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 628 yd | |
| Eastern Balti | Eastern Balti, Unit 3 Fieldmill Square | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Unit 1, Fieldmill Square | 629 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brooke Playing Fields PENNYCRESS PLACE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Billing Aquadrome CROW LANE | swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Ecton Brook Primary School ECTON BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 793 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.