Little Cross Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 2RX is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Little Cross Street, Northampton, NN1 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 2SA, NN1 2SH, NN1 2RU, NN1 2RW, NN1 2SJ, NN1 2SR, NN1 2SS, NN1 2RN, NN1 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 2RX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 48.9% | 47.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 35.1% | 9.6% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 56.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 28.9% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 8.3% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around NN1 2RX this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 28.4% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 16.4% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 24.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 13.6% | 0% | -13.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 46.9% | 25.2% | 2.5% | 44.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 46.5% | 27.1% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 59.8% | 54.5% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 19.7% | 26.4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 23.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 6.1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.1% | 54.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 32.7% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.3% | 2.8% | -18.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.9% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 54.3% | 6.5% | 47.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Cross Street was 134.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Cross Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 205th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Little Cross Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,600 | 2016-02-26 | £120,127 |
| 48 Little Cross Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-09-16 | £84,211 |
| 50 Little Cross Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2007-07-20 | £88,635 |
| 48 Little Cross Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2005-12-19 | £54,623 |
| 38 Little Cross Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2004-05-10 | £34,671 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,367 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 | 184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 1,008 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 | 2,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 2,688 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 | 678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,803 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 | 5,034 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 | 848 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 482 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 482 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 482 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 491 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill United Reformed Church | Doddridge Street, Northampton | 163 yd | |
| New Life Church, Northampton | 9 Tower Street, Northampton | 207 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 8 Tower Street, Northampton | 208 yd | |
| Soho Piccolo | Northampton Railway Station, Black Lion Hill | 295 yd | |
| Black Diamond | Northampton Business Centre, Lower Harding Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear | 11 Sheep Street, Northampton | 404 yd | |
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 421 yd | |
| Boston Clipper | College Street, Northampton | 452 yd | |
| O'Neills Bar | 43-49 The Drapery, Northampton | 467 yd | |
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Pizza Ltd T/A Caprinos P | 6C Sol Central, Marefair | 254 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 1 St Marks House, St Andrews Street | 310 yd | |
| Charlie's Peri Peri | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 329 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 17 Marefair, Northampton | 329 yd | |
| Dirty Burger & Wings | 44 - 46, Gold Street | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 523 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 685 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 712 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 784 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 828 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.