Emley Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9SH is located in the Riverside Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emley Close, Northampton, NN3 9SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9QY, NN3 9SG, NN3 9TB, NN3 9SF, NN3 9UA, NN3 9TA, NN3 9DQ, NN3 9DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN3 9SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.4% | 47.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 41.1% | 36.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 45.1% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.5% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 10.3% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 16.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 11.4% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 33.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 2.8% | -5.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.8% | 75.9% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 78.7% | 54.8% | -23.9% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 55% | -22.4% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 23.3% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.6% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.6% | 76.7% | -26.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 16.3% | 0.9% | 15.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emley Close was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Emley Close has the 34th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 629th lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Emley Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,068 | 2025-05-06 | £157,068 |
| 14 Emley Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-02-24 | £148,024 |
| 3 Emley Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-08-07 | £222,228 |
| 16 Emley Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-06-21 | £172,398 |
| 4 Emley Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-24 | £298,280 |
NN3 9SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NN3 9SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standens Barn Primary School Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lumbertubs Primary School Tonmead Road , NN3 8HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lings Primary School Hayeswood Road , Lings NN3 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Arbours Primary Academy St Gregory's Road , The Arbours NN3 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,261 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 | 401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,198 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 | 1,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 785 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Northants unit 6, Quarry Park Close , Moulton Park NN3 6QB | - not rated | 3,049 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Buffet | Unit 18-20, Octagon Way | 231 yd | |
| Emmanuel Church | 49 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 316 yd | |
| Gallones Weston Favell | 16 Weston Favell Centre, Weston Favell | 339 yd | |
| Burger King | Unit 21, Weston Favell Centre | 340 yd | |
| Tokky Ltd | Unit 26, Weston Favell Centre | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vocal & Instrumental Club | 24-26 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 739 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 947 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, Octagon Way | 231 yd | |
| Bubble Xplosion | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 335 yd | |
| Maria's Churros | Lower Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 335 yd | |
| The Indian Spoon | Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 335 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 12A, Weston Favell Centre | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 Upper Mall, Weston Favell Centre | 412 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lings Forum Leisure Centre WESTON FAVELL CENTRE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 303 yd |
| Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Lumbertubs Primary School TONMEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.