Althorp Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 2JQ 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 Althorp Street, Northampton, NN1 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 2SN, NN1 2JG, NN1 2JH, NN1 2SS, NN1 2JD, NN1 2SR, NN1 2JJ, NN1 2HY, NN1 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 2JQ 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 2JQ, 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 Althorp Street was 380.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Althorp Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 44th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Althorp Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2018-06-08 | £187,711 |
| 1 Althorp Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2008-09-19 | £183,244 |
| 1 Althorp Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2008-03-07 | £149,497 |
| 6 Althorp Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2006-07-31 | £138,656 |
| 8 Althorp Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2001-08-03 | £187,518 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 2JQ 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 , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,197 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 | 10 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 440 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,905 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 | 4,880 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 | 661 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,026 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 | 307 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 837 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 943 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 | 1,606 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 28 yd | |
| New Life Church, Northampton | 9 Tower Street, Northampton | 75 yd | |
| Black Diamond | Northampton Business Centre, Lower Harding Street | 191 yd | |
| Marseille | 83 Sheep Street, Northampton | 220 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Regent Street, Northampton | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 268 yd | |
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 287 yd | |
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 346 yd | |
| O'Neills Bar | 43-49 The Drapery, Northampton | 362 yd | |
| Boston Clipper | College Street, Northampton | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 1 St Marks House, St Andrews Street | 100 yd | |
| Al Fairoz Kebabish | 9 Sheep Street, Northampton | 268 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 6 Sheep Street, Northampton | 320 yd | |
| Royal Pizza and Kebab | 6 Sheep Street, Northampton | 320 yd | |
| Tops Pizza Northampton | 4 Sheep Street, Northampton | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 554 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 554 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 576 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 679 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 224 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 622 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 858 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% |
| Median download speed | 86.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.