Standing Stones is in Great Billing, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9HA 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 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Standing Stones, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9BL, NN3 9YW, NN3 9FD, NN3 9EG, NN3 9EE, NN3 9DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 9HA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NN3 9HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 24.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 64.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 46.3% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 38.9% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 12.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9HA this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 8.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 17.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 40.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8% | 14.8% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 79.6% | 72.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -8.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 83.9% | 77.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 77.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 17.4% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Standing Stones was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Standing Stones has the 21st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 445th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Standing Stones, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £777,077 | 2022-08-19 | £806,386 |
| 1 Standing Stones, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2021-10-19 | £746,384 |
| 2 Standing Stones, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2021-09-30 | £780,011 |
| 25 Standing Stones, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-02-22 | £684,517 |
| 27 Standing Stones, Northampton, Northamptonshire Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2020-12-04 | £761,176 |
NN3 9HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,144 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 , NN3 8EP | 1out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodvale Primary Academy Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN | 2out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overstone Park School Overstone Park , Overstone NN6 0DT | - not rated | 2,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favell Day Services | Blackthorn Community Centre, Longmead Court | 728 yd | |
| Blackthorn Wellbeing & Friendship Gr | Arlbury road Community Hub, Arlbury Road | 808 yd | |
| Bellinge Community House | Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 951 yd | |
| Quarter Past Cake | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwes Arms | 37 High Street, Great Billing | 608 yd | |
| The Deers Leap | Fieldmill Road, Bellinge | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 1 Blackthorn Bridge Ct, Blackthorn | 725 yd | |
| Golden Chef | 38 Hertford Court, Standens Barn | 888 yd | |
| Treasure Inn | Unit 2 Fieldmill Square, Bellinge | 951 yd | |
| Eastern Balti | Eastern Balti, Unit 3 Fieldmill Square | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Ltd | Unit 1, Fieldmill Square | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Billing Pocket Park Penfold Lane | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Lings Playing Field LINGS PLAYING FIELD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,080 yd |
| Rectory Farm Open Space RECTORY FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.