Old School Terrace is in Great Billing, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9GJ 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 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old School Terrace, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9GJ, NN3 9HB, NN3 9DZ, NN3 9DY, NN3 9NT, NN3 9DR, NN3 9BH, NN3 9DT, NN3 9DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 9GJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 48.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.7% | 25.8% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 49.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 43.3% | 34.3% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 37.9% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 19.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.3% | 19.4% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 29.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.3% 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% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.7% | 83.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 89.7% | 86.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 86.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Terrace was 65.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old School Terrace has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 519th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Old School Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2018-12-20 | £261,453 |
| 3 Old School Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2013-05-10 | £303,519 |
| 2 Old School Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2013-04-05 | £262,892 |
| 1 Old School Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, a newly built property | £155,000 | 2013-03-15 | £280,528 |
NN3 9GJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NN3 9GJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 2out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ecton Brook Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorn Primary School Waingrove , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rectory Farm Primary School Olden Road , Rectory Farm NN3 5DD | 2out of 4 | 1,638 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 | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,608 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 | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,251 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 | 501 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinge Community House | Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 383 yd | |
| Jethel's Kitchen | 14 Sharrow Place, Ecton Brook | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 187 yd | |
| The Deers Leap | Fieldmill Road, Bellinge | 428 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Inn | Unit 2 Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 383 yd | |
| Eastern Balti | Eastern Balti, Unit 3 Fieldmill Square | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Unit 1, Fieldmill Square | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ecton Brooke Playing Fields PENNYCRESS PLACE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Ecton Brook Primary School ECTON BROOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.