Bridge Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 1PD 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 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1PA, NN1 1NS, NN1 1HJ, NN1 1ED, NN1 1HH, NN1 1NT, NN1 1PB, NN1 1PU, NN1 1QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 1PD is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 48.6% | 46.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 1PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 59.3% | 45.5% | -13.8% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 38.4% | 16.7% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.4% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 51.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.8% | 25.6% | 10.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.7% | 10.8% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 6.3% | -12.2% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 38.6% | 20.1% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.5% | 1.8% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 16.8% | 14.5% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.8% | 0.7% | -6.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.2% | 59.6% | -13.6% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 43.9% 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 | 68.6% | 43.9% | -24.7% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 25.3% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 18.6% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.6% 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 | 68.6% | 43.9% | -24.7% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 19.6% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 13.7% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.5% | 76.7% | -37.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 14.4% | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 603.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.5% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bridge Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 20th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96A Bridge Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2008-04-25 | £163,043 |
| 96 Bridge Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1998-12-24 | £401,087 |
NN1 1PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 2,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,885 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community 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 | 5,075 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 | 1,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 680 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 895 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 967 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins Balti | 96 Bridge Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| The Church Restaurant | 67/83 Bridge Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| NB's Outdoor Events | 2 Commercial Street, Northampton | 90 yd | |
| Aspers (Northampton) Ltd | Commercial Street, Northampton | 90 yd | |
| Sophia's Mediterranean Restaurant | 54 Bridge Street, Northampton | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Billy | 2 Commercial Street, Northampton | 90 yd | |
| Dept of Meat & Social Affairs | 60 Bridge Street, Northampton | 136 yd | |
| NB's | 25 Bridge Street, Northampton | 148 yd | |
| Playhouse | 34-38 Bridge Street, Northampton | 178 yd | |
| Bridge 26 Bar & Bites | 26 Bridge Street, Northampton | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | 40 Bridge Street, Northampton | 136 yd | |
| Wing Wah | 42 Bridge Street, Northampton | 136 yd | |
| Hello Burger | 50b Bridge Street, Northampton | 136 yd | |
| Mr Liu Kitchen | 48 Bridge Street, Northampton | 142 yd | |
| Grillers | 44-46 Bridge Street, Northampton | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 226 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 307 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 538 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 587 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 587 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 63 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 768 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 | 832 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.