Gedling Close is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN3 9UT 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 Gedling Close, Northampton, NN3 9UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN3 9UP, NN3 9US, NN3 9UR, NN3 9UQ, NN3 9DW, NN3 9UW, NN3 9UG, NN3 3DD, NN3 9UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN3 9UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 9UT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 35.2% | 44.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 36.8% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 52.6% | 47.9% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 39.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 16.5% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 25.1% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 4.1% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83.4% | 79.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.1% 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 | 87.1% | 70.1% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 14.2% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 70.3% | -16.2% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gedling Close was 64.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Billing and Rectory Farm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gedling Close has the 41st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Billing and Rectory Farm and the 527th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gedling Close, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-01 | £232,553 |
| 16 Gedling Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2020-11-27 | £210,312 |
| 15 Gedling Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2020-01-16 | £272,490 |
| 8 Gedling Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2015-12-18 | £243,664 |
| 17 Gedling Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2015-12-18 | £209,491 |
| Full-Time Employee | 164 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,464 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 | 537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School Westwood Way , Wellingborough Road NN3 3HH | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgewater Primary School Bridgewater Drive , NN3 3AF | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Primary School Bushland Road , NN3 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,542 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 | 2,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,432 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 | 4,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Uk, Northampton Primary Campus 468a Billing Road East , NN3 3LF | - not rated | 620 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billing Brook Special School Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Spires Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Specialist School for Communication Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Hub | Unit 7, Carousel Way | 266 yd | |
| KFC | Marquee Drive, Riverside Park | 368 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 2 Marquee Drive, Riverside Park | 368 yd | |
| Lexington | Virgin Active, Ferris Row | 589 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Fairground Way, Riverside Park | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Unit 2, Marquee Drive | 670 yd | |
| Road To Morrocco | Bridgewater Drive, Abington Vale | 746 yd | |
| Northampton Boat Club | Weston Boat Club, Weston Mill Lane | 816 yd | |
| The Bold Dragoon | 48 High Street, Weston Favell | 890 yd | |
| The Trumpet | 574 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, Octagon Way | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | 582-590 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 1,041 yd | |
| Lidl UK Ltd | Octagon Way, Weston Favell | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Northampton Riverside Park) FERRIS ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 624 yd |
| Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club 54B 54B CHURCH WAY | tennis courts | 938 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 | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.