St Andrews Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 2HY 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 Andrews Street, Northampton, NN1 2HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 2HB, NN1 2JD, NN1 2HH, NN1 2HA, NN1 2JZ, NN1 2HQ, NN1 2HS, NN1 2JG, NN1 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 2HY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 2HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 52.7% | 52.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 29.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86%) 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 | 43% | 53.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 32.8% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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 | 27.7% | 22.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 31.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 20.4% | 20.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.5% | 49% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 53.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 53.7% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 54% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 24.2% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.9% | 7% | -9.9% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.8% | 76.7% | -25.9% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Andrews Street was 331.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Andrews Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 53rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Victoria House, 22 - 24 St Andrews Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-03-07 | £209,969 |
| Flat 3 Victoria House, 22 - 24 St Andrews Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2016-01-22 | £201,702 |
| The Penthouse Victoria House, 22 - 24 St Andrews Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-05-14 | £221,538 |
| The Penthouse Victoria House, 22 - 24 St Andrews Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2013-12-18 | £231,776 |
| Flat 3 Victoria House, 22 - 24 St Andrews Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2013-08-08 | £205,824 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 2HY 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,201 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 | 198 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,621 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 | 4,713 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 | 561 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,460 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 | 170 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 183 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 183 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 183 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | 8 Tower Street, Northampton | 123 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Regent Street, Northampton | 138 yd | |
| Marseille | 83 Sheep Street, Northampton | 146 yd | |
| New Life Church, Northampton | 9 Tower Street, Northampton | 155 yd | |
| Black Diamond | Northampton Business Centre, Lower Harding Street | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 222 yd | |
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 243 yd | |
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 267 yd | |
| O'Neills Bar | 43-49 The Drapery, Northampton | 370 yd | |
| Boston Clipper | College Street, Northampton | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 1 St Marks House, St Andrews Street | 35 yd | |
| Up All Night | 3 Regent Square, Northampton | 243 yd | |
| Al Fairoz Kebabish | 9 Sheep Street, Northampton | 267 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 13 Regent Square, Northampton | 273 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 6 Sheep Street, Northampton | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 531 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 597 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 612 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 444 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 760 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 794 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.