Burns Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3QE 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 Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3QF, NN1 3QB, NN1 3QQ, NN1 3PZ, NN1 3QA, NN1 3QG, NN1 3QS, NN1 3QP, NN1 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 3QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 66.2% | 57.1% | -9.1% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 28.6% | 8.0% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 55.4% | 46% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.2% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.7% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 10.7% | 16.1% | 5.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.4% | 19.3% | -6.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 32.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.3% | 70.1% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 71.2% | 42.5% | -28.7% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 18.9% | 31.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 25.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.2% 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 | 70.2% | 42.7% | -27.5% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 19.2% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 15.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.1% | 76.7% | -34.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burns Street was 88.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burns Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 369th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Burns Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2025-05-14 | £307,000 |
| 11 Burns Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-03-14 | £290,849 |
| 15 Burns Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-12-06 | £286,424 |
| 35 Burns Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-08 | £228,675 |
| 6 Burns Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-02-24 | £175,286 |
NN1 3QE 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 3QE 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 | 138 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,842 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 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,544 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 | 3,675 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 | 670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 709 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,546 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Grocery Espresso Bar | 32A Colwyn Road, Northampton | 89 yd | |
| C2C Social Action | 1st Floor, 9 Overstone Road | 321 yd | |
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 326 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 326 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 321 yd | |
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 355 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 382 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 411 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happi Inn | Fish & Chips & Chinese Food, 27 Shakespeare Road | 91 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 281 yd | |
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 355 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 355 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 314 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 367 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 367 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 426 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 354 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 354 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 554 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 840 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.