Clare Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3JE 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 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3QL, NN1 3LS, NN1 3LT, NN1 3QJ, NN1 3LJ, NN1 3LW, NN1 3JF, NN1 3LQ, NN1 3QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 3JE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 47.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 44.9% | 50% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 36% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 39.8% | 50.5% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 47.7% | 35.9% | -11.8% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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 3JE 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 | 17.3% | 28.4% | 11.1% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.7% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 28.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 22.2% | 6.7% | -15.5% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 10.4% | 5% | -5.4% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60.2% | 66% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 41.8% 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 | 51.5% | 41.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| European Union | 24.1% | 30.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 24.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 8.8% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% 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 | 51% | 41.8% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.6% | 20.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 10.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.2% | 76.7% | -33.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 18.6% | 0.9% | 17.7% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Street has the lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 241st lowest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-08-26 | £221,183 |
| 39 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-01-24 | £251,504 |
| 15 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-05-30 | £192,440 |
| 27 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-03-13 | £194,377 |
| 65 Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-10-19 | £164,416 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3JE 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,145 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 | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,577 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 | 799 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 857 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,230 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 | 3,718 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 | 829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 316 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 829 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 875 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonbuds | 79 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 129 yd | |
| C2C Social Action | 1st Floor, 9 Overstone Road | 180 yd | |
| HI BURGER | 85 Kettering Road, Northampton | 228 yd | |
| The Good Loaf | First Floor, 1-9 Overstone Road | 230 yd | |
| Shine Soup Kitchen | 38-40 Kettering Road, Northampton | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 112 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 230 yd | |
| The Lamplighter Ph | 66 Overstone Road, Northampton | 342 yd | |
| The Lab Northampton | 97 Charles Street, Northampton | 350 yd | |
| Bar So | 25 Abington Square, Northampton | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 182 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 201 yd | |
| Star | 172 Kettering Road, Northampton | 280 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 174 Kettering Road, Northampton | 284 yd | |
| George's Pizza & Kebabs | 176 Kettering Road, Northampton | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 143 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 218 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 218 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 416 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 296 yd | |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 487 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 649 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 1,020 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 1,068 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.