Military Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3ET 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 Military Road, Northampton, NN1 3ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3EU, NN1 3EY, NN1 3EE, NN1 3EP, NN1 3EZ, NN1 3EX, NN1 3ES, NN1 3BA, NN1 3EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3ET is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 50.6% | 45.8% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54.2% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 3ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 57% | 51.8% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.3% | 26.8% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 14.3% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 23% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 15.6% | 5.6% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 10.2% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 66.8% | 60.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 65.6% | 45.3% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 27.5% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 21.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.9% 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 | 65.4% | 45.4% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 15.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 14.7% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.8% | 76.7% | -33.9% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 16.3% | 0.9% | 15.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 20.8% | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Military Road was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Military Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 469th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Military Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2025-02-28 | £175,981 |
| 67 Military Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-19 | £289,645 |
| 1 Military Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-02-04 | £328,296 |
| 17 Military Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-10-04 | £186,541 |
| 11 Military Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-02-09 | £217,506 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3ET 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 | 183 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Transport and storage | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,932 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 | 579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 924 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 988 yd | Community 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 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 514 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 627 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 1,911 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 | 3,906 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 | 504 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 205 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 609 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Bridge School Barrack Road , NN2 6AF | - not rated | 632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 638 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna Food Corner & Cafe | 48 Duke Street, Northampton | 134 yd | |
| Moldova JR LTD | 76-92 Great Russell Street, Northampton | 187 yd | |
| Lambrianous | 95-97 Charles Street, Northampton | 204 yd | |
| C2C Social Action | 1st Floor, 9 Overstone Road | 233 yd | |
| Spectrum Skills Training & Education | Unit 9, William Street | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 145 yd | |
| The Lab Northampton | 97 Charles Street, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 264 yd | |
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street | 364 yd | |
| The Lamplighter Ph | 66 Overstone Road, Northampton | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Chinese | 106 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 145 yd | |
| Your favourites | 1 Lorne Road, Northampton | 292 yd | |
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 369 yd | |
| Old China | 14 Wellington Place, Northampton | 468 yd | |
| Calabash Hut | 9 Wellington Place, Northampton | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 145 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 409 yd | |
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 471 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 545 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 122 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 654 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 764 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 846 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.