68,995TOTAL POPULATION
28,224HOUSEHOLDS
5.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£0AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN3 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN3)

The NN3 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of , and contains a total of 2580 individual postcodes.

There are 17 electoral wards in the NN3 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in NN3 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NN3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NN3 postcode covers the eastern districts of Northampton, the UK's largest town in the East Midlands region. It covers the areas of St James, Eastfield, Old Duston, Weston Favell and Grange Park.

Historically, Northampton grew up around the River Nene, which runs through the city today and the NN3 postcode area is named after the river. The area has a long and fascinating history; William the Conqueror visited in 1068, Henry III granted Northampton a Charter of Incorporation in 1215 and Oliver Cromwell signed the death warrant for Charles I at the town in 1649.

Today, Northampton and the NN3 postcode area are home to a diverse population of 186,000 people who live in a mix of Victorian terrace houses, modern semi-detached homes, purpose-built towers and stylish new builds.

The area is very well connected with excellent road, rail and bus services including a new guided busway connecting Northampton to Brackmills Industrial Estate. Major roads serving the area include the A45, A43 and A508. Northampton railway station also serves the postcode with direct services to London Euston, Birmingham, Leicester, Derby and Sheffield.

The main shopping centre for the NN3 area is Weston Favell Shopping Centre located at the Weston Favell junction of the A45. In addition to the shopping centre, there is a retail park, a cinema, an ice rink, several pubs and restaurants and several independent retailers.

Education in the NN3 postcode area is well provided for with excellent primary, secondary and tertiary education. The secondary schools in the area are Northampton School for Girls and the top performing Malcolm Arnold Academy. Northampton University is also located nearby.

The NN3 postcode area also boasts excellent recreational facilities, such as Peel Park, Scaldwell Road recreation ground, St Crispins Leisure Centre and the Northamptonshire Cricket Ground. There is also a wide range of countryside sites including Sywell Country Park and Upton Valley.

TheNN3 postcode is a vibrant area of Northampton, offering a wide range of amenities for its residents and visitors. With its rich history, excellent transport links, excellent education and leisure facilities and diverse range of shops and businesses, the area has something to offer everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in NN3 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 79%WHITE
  • 21%NON-WHITE

79% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NN3

The county of

NN3 is located in the county of , in .

has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.

has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

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Outward CodeNN3
Postal TownNorthampton
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NN3 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN3, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abington
Abington Vale
Boothville
Ecton
Ecton Brook
Great Billing
Holcot
Kingsley Park
Little Billing
Mears Ashby
Moulton
Moulton Park
Overstone
Pitsford Reservoir
Round Spinney
Spinney Hill
Sywell
Weston Favell
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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