Royal Terrace is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 3RF is located in the St. George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal Terrace, Northampton, NN1 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 3RQ, NN1 2TN, NN1 2NL, NN1 2TR, NN1 3HW, NN1 2TY, NN1 2TU, NN1 2TW, NN1 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 3RF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 62.2% | 49.7% | -12.5% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 33% | 8.5% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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 (88.2%) 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 | 49.6% | 57.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 30.4% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.3% | 21.7% | 11.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 10.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 34.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 21.9% | 7.1% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 18.8% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 16.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 68.9% | 60% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 36.7% 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 | 52.3% | 36.7% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -46.5% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 32.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 26.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 16.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 6.5% | -8.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.6% 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 | 52.3% | 36.8% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -46.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 13.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 18.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 16.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 15% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.8% | 76.7% | -44.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Romania | 17.5% | 0.9% | 16.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Terrace was 671.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Terrace has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 18th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 320.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 2 Royal Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-28 | £104,249 |
| 4 Royal Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-01-18 | £371,761 |
| Flat 2B 3 Royal Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-05-26 | £101,959 |
| Flat 2A 3 Royal Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2023-05-25 | £101,959 |
| Basement Flat 3 Royal Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2023-03-24 | £119,859 |
NN1 3RF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 3RF 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 | 145 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,840 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 | 89 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,462 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,462 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 | 194 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 487 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 790 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,508 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mirchi Ltd | 13 Wellington Place, Northampton | 49 yd | |
| Maandeeq Social Club | 3 St Georges Street, Northampton | 103 yd | |
| Northampton Hope Centre | 37 Ash Street, Northampton | 130 yd | |
| Lazeez | 39 Barrack Road, Northampton | 166 yd | |
| Northampton Hope Centre | Oasis House, 35/37 Campbell Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge of Town | 4 Regent Square, Northampton | 172 yd | |
| The Garibaldi & Taco Kitchen | @ The Garibaldi, 19-21 Bailiff Street | 211 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Inn | 50 Barrack Road, Northampton | 271 yd | |
| Northampton Working Mens Club | 56 A/B Sheep Street, Northampton | 388 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabash Hut | 9 Wellington Place, Northampton | 49 yd | |
| Old China | 14 Wellington Place, Northampton | 49 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 13 Regent Square, Northampton | 133 yd | |
| Up All Night | 3 Regent Square, Northampton | 172 yd | |
| Your favourites | 1 Lorne Road, Northampton | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 342 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 396 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 410 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 505 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 15 Abington Street, Northampton | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 513 yd | |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 834 yd | |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.