Clare Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3JD 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 Clare Street, Northampton, NN1 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3QN, NN1 3LP, NN1 3LR, NN1 3JA, NN1 3LJ, NN1 3LS, NN1 3LT, NN1 3QP, NN1 4AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3JD is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 44.4% | 46.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 55.6% | 53.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 3JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 56.5% | 52.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 30.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 39.3% | 53.2% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 47% | 33.3% | -13.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 17.3% | 25.1% | 7.8% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 30.3% | -5.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.7% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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 | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 70% | 69.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 68.9% | 50% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 26.4% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 6.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.1% | 8.2% | -9.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 50.6% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 10.7% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 11.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48% | 76.7% | -28.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 16.8% | 0.9% | 15.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 169.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 142nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94A Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-02-23 | £146,998 |
| 90 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-09-07 | £190,914 |
| 100 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,995 | 2022-09-12 | £207,044 |
| 100 Clare Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-08-18 | £169,379 |
| 90 Clare Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-09-30 | £233,949 |
NN1 3JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NN1 3JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3JD 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,265 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 | 1,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,667 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 | 836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,112 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 | 668 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 175 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 175 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 175 yd | |
| Savas Kiemas Lithuanian Restaurant | 196 Kettering Road, Northampton | 218 yd | |
| HI BURGER | 85 Kettering Road, Northampton | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 118 yd | |
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 299 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 350 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 363 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 74 yd | |
| Star | 172 Kettering Road, Northampton | 148 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 174 Kettering Road, Northampton | 152 yd | |
| George's Pizza & Kebabs | 176 Kettering Road, Northampton | 180 yd | |
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 60 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 104 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 104 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 356 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 393 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 421 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 429 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 650 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.