St Giles Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 1JA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1NN, NN1 1UB, NN1 1JS, NN1 1TY, NN1 1JT, NN1 2AA, NN1 1DP, NN1 2AJ, NN1 1JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 1JA is primarily male, with 58.6% 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% | 41.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -9.6% |
| Male | 58.9% | 58.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 9.6% |
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 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.6% 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 | 46% | 68.6% | 22.6% | 37.9% | 30.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 20.8% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -23.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 4.2% | -7.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 1.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 53.2% | 56.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around NN1 1JA this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 22.7% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 41.6% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 12.3% | 2.1% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.1% | 68% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -13.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 48.5% 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 | 71.3% | 48.5% | -22.8% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 16% | 18.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 8.1% | 7.0% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 8.8% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.7% 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 | 69.9% | 49.2% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 11.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 17.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.9% | 76.7% | -23.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Giles Street was 347.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.9% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Giles Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 49th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Giles Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-12-21 | £490,346 |
| 6 St Giles Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-05-31 | £259,729 |
| 24 St Giles Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2022-01-07 | £5,323 |
| 14 St Giles Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2021-05-06 | £245,439 |
| 19 St Giles Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2019-04-12 | £173,442 |
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,680 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 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,659 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 | 968 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 357 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris | 29 St Giles Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Grandbies | 26 St Giles Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Pala | 7 Derngate, Northampton | 20 yd | |
| The Eccentric Englishman | 21 St Giles Street, Northampton | 37 yd | |
| Fat Fugu Tattoo Studio | 24 Fish Street, Northampton | 55 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank | 4/7 St Giles Square, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Optimist | 23-25 St Giles Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 19 St Giles Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| The Mail Coach | 8 Derngate, Northampton | 62 yd | |
| The Fish | 11 Fish Street, Northampton | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokoso Sushi & Bento | 7 Fish Street, Northampton | 91 yd | |
| Noodle X | 11 Abington Street, Northampton | 160 yd | |
| Greggs | 51 Abington Street, Northampton | 213 yd | |
| Greggs | 5 Mercers Row, Northampton | 229 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 2 Wood Street, Grosvenor Centre | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 161 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 196 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 360 yd | |
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 380 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 76 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 301 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 495 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 699 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.