Pike Lane is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 2RJ 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 Pike Lane, Northampton, NN1 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 2RN, NN1 2SJ, NN1 2RW, NN1 2QY, NN1 2RU, NN1 1ST, NN1 2SH, NN1 2SL, NN1 1SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 2RJ is primarily male, with 64.7% 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 | 40.1% | 35.3% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -15.7% |
| Male | 59.9% | 64.7% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 15.7% |
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 2RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 45.3% | 44.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 27.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 19.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 41.1% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.8% | -6.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around NN1 2RJ this area, 38.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 38.6% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 6.3% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 14.2% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 14.9% | 5.5% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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 | 11.6% | 2.6% | -9.0% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 17% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 14.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 55.2% | 58.8% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Other | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 68.5% | 54.7% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 20.7% | 12.5% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 7.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.7% | 53.6% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -29.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 17% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 2.6% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pike Lane was 458.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pike Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 33rd highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 193.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Pike Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2016-02-18 | £174,067 |
| 24 Pike Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2015-12-04 | £188,311 |
| 21 Pike Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2006-12-15 | £188,861 |
| 21 Pike Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,300 | 2006-07-15 | £148,212 |
| 24 Pike Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-07-09 | £221,083 |
NN1 2RJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,309 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,525 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 | 326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,587 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 | 750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 5,038 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 | 939 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 2,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,188 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 | 527 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 561 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 561 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill United Reformed Church | Doddridge Street, Northampton | 28 yd | |
| Ondrej's Breakfast Burgers | 21 Marefair, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Andrea's Restaurant | 21 Marefair, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Balti Central | Balti Central, 15 Marefair | 158 yd | |
| VUE | Sol Central, Marefair | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 242 yd | |
| Boston Clipper | College Street, Northampton | 313 yd | |
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 328 yd | |
| O'Neills Bar | 43-49 The Drapery, Northampton | 353 yd | |
| Shipmans | 12 The Drapery, Northampton | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Pizza Ltd T/A Caprinos P | 6C Sol Central, Marefair | 77 yd | |
| Charlie's Peri Peri | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Dirty Burger & Wings | 44 - 46, Gold Street | 216 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 35 Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 344 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 573 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 759 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons, Victoria Promenade | 798 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 81 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 81 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 516 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 659 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 912 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.