Adelaide Place is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 1AJ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Adelaide Place, Northampton, NN1 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1TB, NN1 1TA, NN1 1PY, NN1 1RA, NN1 1RS, NN1 1SR, NN1 1PB, NN1 1PU, NN1 1ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 1AJ is primarily male, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 41.1% | 43.3% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -7.7% |
| Male | 58.9% | 56.7% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 7.7% |
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 NN1 1AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 69.8% | 66.2% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.6% | 24.6% | 9.0% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 | 45.3% | 57.9% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 27.3% | -15.3% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.1% | 17% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.9% 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 | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 76.8% | 70.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -10.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 43.2% | -22.1% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 31% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 10.1% | 8.0% | 0.8% | 9.3% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.3% | 43.3% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 12.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 16.5% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.4% | 76.7% | -41.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Adelaide Place was 3159.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 797.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Adelaide Place has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1325.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Building Adelaide Place, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-09-16 | £343,704 |
| The Old School Building Adelaide Place, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2014-03-20 | £364,669 |
NN1 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 178 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,069 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 | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 677 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 748 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 748 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 748 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escape Venue | Olde School Buildings, Adelaide Place | 2 yd | |
| Cafe Coco | 16a St Peters Walk, Northampton | 78 yd | |
| Oren Pho Bar Grill | 1 Gas Street, Northampton | 80 yd | |
| Coconut Grove Cafe | 10 Gold Street Mews, Gold Street | 103 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar Cafe Ltd | 5 Gold Street, Northampton | 103 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 21 yd | |
| Retro Bar | 16 Bridge Street, Northampton | 205 yd | |
| Bridge 26 Bar & Bites | 26 Bridge Street, Northampton | 211 yd | |
| King Billy | 2 Commercial Street, Northampton | 220 yd | |
| Playhouse | 34-38 Bridge Street, Northampton | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 35 Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 21 yd | |
| Dixterz Peri Peri | 59-61 Gold Street, Northampton | 103 yd | |
| Rio's Piri Piri | 23a Gold Street, Northampton | 103 yd | |
| Delush Pizza, Burger and Kebab | 41 Gold Street, Northampton | 103 yd | |
| Dirty Burger & Wings | 44 - 46, Gold Street | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 99 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 502 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 567 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 674 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 182 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 316 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 832 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 873 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.