Hood Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3QU 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 Hood Street, Northampton, NN1 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3QT, NN1 3QR, NN1 3PU, NN1 3PX, NN1 3QS, NN1 4BP, NN1 4BL, NN1 4BS, NN1 3QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 3QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.4% | 52.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 3QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 58% | 54.3% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 33.1% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 42% | 51.5% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 38% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 34.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% 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 | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.5% | 68.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 72.5% | 53.5% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 24% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.7% | 53.3% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 13.3% | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hood Street was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hood Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 149th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Hood Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-16 | £291,631 |
| 36 Hood Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-01-03 | £195,040 |
| 56 Hood Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-11-22 | £273,622 |
| 70 Hood Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-07-11 | £294,616 |
| 26 Hood Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-03-08 | £266,801 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3QU 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 | 149 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,922 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 | 761 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,329 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 | 3,477 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 | 900 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,158 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 | 898 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,652 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumtaz Lounge | 187 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 150 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 150 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 150 yd | |
| Savas Kiemas Lithuanian Restaurant | 196 Kettering Road, Northampton | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 183 yd | |
| Swan & Helmet | 65 Grove Road, Northampton | 351 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 354 yd | |
| Coopers Snooker Club Ltd | 1/9 Overstone Road, Northampton | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| Oregano Pizzeria | 191 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd | |
| World of Pizza | 189 Kettering Road, Northampton | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 295 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 299 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 299 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 503 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 185 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 556 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 956 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 1,009 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.