Horseshoe Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 1TB 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 Horseshoe Street, Northampton, NN1 1TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 1AJ, NN1 1TA, NN1 1PY, NN1 1SR, NN1 1RA, NN1 1ST, NN1 1RS, NN1 2LX, NN1 1PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 1TB 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 1TB, 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 Horseshoe Street was 3170.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 790.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Horseshoe Street has the highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1343.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Horseshoe Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-01-05 | £634,700 |
| 5 Horseshoe Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-03-09 | £286,446 |
NN1 1TB 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 1TB 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 , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,686 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 | 487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,354 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 | 5,135 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 | 1,091 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 19 yd | |
| Oren Pho Bar Grill | 1 Gas Street, Northampton | 82 yd | |
| Pranee's Thai Shop | 13a Marefair, Northampton | 86 yd | |
| Cafe Coco | 16a St Peters Walk, Northampton | 92 yd | |
| Mayflower | 7 Marefair, Northampton | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Retro Bar | 16 Bridge Street, Northampton | 222 yd | |
| Bridge 26 Bar & Bites | 26 Bridge Street, Northampton | 230 yd | |
| King Billy | 2 Commercial Street, Northampton | 238 yd | |
| Playhouse | 34-38 Bridge Street, Northampton | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 35 Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| Charlie's Peri Peri | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 109 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 109 yd | |
| Dirty Burger & Wings | 44 - 46, Gold Street | 111 yd | |
| Dixterz Peri Peri | 59-61 Gold Street, Northampton | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 119 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 514 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 586 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 675 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 886 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.