Windmill Avenue is in Blisworth, Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN7 3EQ is located in the Bugbrooke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Northamptonshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Avenue, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN7 3EH, NN7 3DJ, NN7 3GJ, NN7 3DQ, NN7 3DD, NN7 3DH, NN7 3DE, NN7 3EJ, NN7 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN7 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.9% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.1% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 NN7 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 29.9% | 28.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 51.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.5% | 41.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 40.2% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 25.3% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Avenue was 84.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.5% higher than the Bugbrooke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 100 local areas in Bugbrooke and the 392nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Windmill Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2023-01-19 | £295,169 |
| 35 Windmill Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-09-01 | £284,877 |
| 29 Windmill Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-02-12 | £343,251 |
| 37 Windmill Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2020-11-20 | £305,680 |
| 10 Windmill Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2020-08-14 | £248,214 |
NN7 3EQ 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blisworth Community Primary School Courteenhall Road , Blisworth NN7 3DD | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Parochial Primary School Green Street , Milton Malsor NN7 3AT | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gayton Church of England Primary School Bugbrooke Road , Gayton NN7 3EU | 4out of 4 | 3,208 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School Lodge Avenue , Collingtree NN4 0NQ | 1out of 4 | 3,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Church Street , Rothersthorpe NN7 3HS | 3out of 4 | 3,867 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,388 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway School St John's Road , Tiffield NN12 8AA | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blisworth Football Supporters Club | Courteenhall Road, Blisworth | 167 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Chapel Lane, Blisworth | 440 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blisworth Football Club COURTEENHALL ROAD | grass pitches | 324 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 | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.