Earl Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3AU 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 Earl Street, Northampton, NN1 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3BJ, NN1 3BH, NN1 3JW, NN1 3BW, NN1 3AX, NN1 3JS, NN1 3BL, NN1 3BP, NN1 3DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3AU is primarily male, with 56.6% 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 | 49.2% | 43.4% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 56.6% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 3AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.5% 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 | 51.4% | 59.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.1% | 14.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 40% | 41.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.5% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 3AU this area, 28.1% 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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 28.1% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 21.9% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 19.9% | 6.1% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.3% | 71.1% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 42.4% 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 | 60% | 42.4% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| European Union | 25.4% | 34.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 28.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.8% 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 | 57.9% | 42.2% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 18.8% | 5.9% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 16.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 6.6% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 76.7% | -37.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 13.7% | 0.9% | 12.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.4% | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earl Street was 1511.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 324.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Earl Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 6th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1033.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Earl Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-03-17 | £124,296 |
| 13 Earl Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2015-03-18 | £128,426 |
| 17 Earl Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2008-06-03 | £259,884 |
| 21 Earl Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,500 | 2008-05-30 | £214,666 |
| 25 Earl Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2006-05-19 | £328,668 |
NN1 3AU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3AU 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 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,183 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 | 410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,579 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 | 4,250 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 | 509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 326 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King | 76 Earl Street, Northampton | 140 yd | |
| Lambrianous | 95-97 Charles Street, Northampton | 194 yd | |
| The Good Loaf | First Floor, 1-9 Overstone Road | 244 yd | |
| Moldova JR LTD | 76-92 Great Russell Street, Northampton | 249 yd | |
| Spectrum Skills Training & Education | Unit 9, William Street | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Charles Bradlaugh | 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton | 1 yd | |
| The Lamplighter Ph | 66 Overstone Road, Northampton | 160 yd | |
| The Lab Northampton | 97 Charles Street, Northampton | 197 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 244 yd | |
| The Wedgwood | 79-81 Abington Street, Northampton | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 51 Abington Street, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | 2 Wood Street, Grosvenor Centre | 339 yd | |
| Millennium Pizza & Kebab | 8 Abington Square, Northampton | 366 yd | |
| Delightful Place | 10 Abington Square, Northampton | 366 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Grill | 28 York Road, Northampton | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 25 yd | |
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 330 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 372 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 422 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 61 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 272 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 944 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 968 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.