Clare Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3JG 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 3JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3JF, NN1 3JH, NN1 3QD, NN1 3JL, NN1 3BU, NN1 3LW, NN1 3EE, NN1 3LL, NN1 3JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 44.7% | 52.4% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 47.6% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 3JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 53.5% | 54% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 31.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (91%) 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 | 51.3% | 52.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38.7% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 25.1% | 10.9% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 30.1% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 17.2% | 3.4% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 11.3% | -4.6% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 65% | 60.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 39.2% 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 | 57.7% | 39.2% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| European Union | 20.5% | 32.7% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 26.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 6% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.7% 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 | 57.2% | 39.2% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 19.7% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 16.5% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 10% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.8% | 76.7% | -34.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 12.8% | 0.9% | 11.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clare Street was 174.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clare Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 141st highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2022-04-29 | £147,991 |
| 1A Clare Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £122,786 | 2021-03-12 | £128,264 |
| Ground Floor Flat 1 Clare Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2006-09-19 | £129,513 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Clare Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2006-09-19 | £169,005 |
| 3 Clare Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2004-09-27 | £263,547 |
NN1 3JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3JG 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 | 162 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,875 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 | 1,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,116 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 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 985 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 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,708 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 | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 810 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,080 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 | 3,860 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 | 689 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,952 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 | 295 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 718 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2C Social Action | 1st Floor, 9 Overstone Road | 44 yd | |
| Moldova JR LTD | 76-92 Great Russell Street, Northampton | 96 yd | |
| The Good Loaf | First Floor, 1-9 Overstone Road | 103 yd | |
| Cottonbuds | 79 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 124 yd | |
| Lambrianous | 95-97 Charles Street, Northampton | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 103 yd | |
| The Lab Northampton | 97 Charles Street, Northampton | 192 yd | |
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 227 yd | |
| The Lamplighter Ph | 66 Overstone Road, Northampton | 234 yd | |
| The Charles Bradlaugh | 1-7 Earl Street, Northampton | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 293 yd | |
| Ping Chinese | 106 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 345 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Irinos Catering Ltd | 37 Kettering Road, Northampton | 374 yd | |
| Star | 172 Kettering Road, Northampton | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 288 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 345 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 351 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 363 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 363 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 143 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 389 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 610 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 817 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 959 yd | |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.