Regent Square is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 2NQ 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 Regent Square, Northampton, NN1 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3DS, NN1 2LY, NN1 2NL, NN1 2TN, NN1 2NE, NN1 2TY, NN1 2LA, NN1 3NL, NN1 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 2NQ is primarily male, with 54.4% 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 | 42.2% | 45.6% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 57.8% | 54.4% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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 | 53.6% | 52.6% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 28.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 44.6% | 50% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 38.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.5% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 11.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 14.4% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 37.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% 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 | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 1.2% | -3.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 7.6% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 65% | 71.8% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 38.2% 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 | 56.5% | 38.2% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| European Union | 18% | 36.4% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 30.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.0% |
| Africa | 13.8% | 6.9% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.3% 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 | 55.7% | 37.9% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -45.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 29.3% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 9.8% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.3% | 76.7% | -34.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 19.6% | 1.3% | 18.3% |
| Romania | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regent Square was 632.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regent Square has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 21st highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 257.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 190.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Regent Square, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-09-05 | £109,009 |
| 8 Regent Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-01-12 | £56,390 |
| 8 Regent Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-11-11 | £150,322 |
| 1 - 2 Regent Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-10-25 | £163,198 |
| 9 Regent Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-10-04 | £314,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Transport and storage | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 358 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 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,541 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 | 1,569 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,600 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 | 4,536 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 | 337 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,226 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 | 43 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 676 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Hope Centre | Oasis House, 35/37 Campbell Street | 50 yd | |
| Grosvenor Casino | Regent Street, Northampton | 126 yd | |
| Northampton Hope Centre | 37 Ash Street, Northampton | 151 yd | |
| Indian Mirchi Ltd | 13 Wellington Place, Northampton | 165 yd | |
| Maandeeq Social Club | 3 St Georges Street, Northampton | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 6 yd | |
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street | 202 yd | |
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 221 yd | |
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 382 yd | |
| The Charles Bradlaugh | 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up All Night | 3 Regent Square, Northampton | 6 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 13 Regent Square, Northampton | 35 yd | |
| Calabash Hut | 9 Wellington Place, Northampton | 165 yd | |
| Old China | 14 Wellington Place, Northampton | 165 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 St Marks House, St Andrews Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 423 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 460 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 479 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 536 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 570 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 526 yd | |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 950 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.