Talbot Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4JB 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 Talbot Road, Northampton, NN1 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4HZ, NN1 4JA, NN1 4JE, NN1 4JD, NN1 4HR, NN1 4JG, NN1 4DG, NN1 4HS, NN1 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4JB has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 53.8% | 47% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 53% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 4JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 60.8% | 59.2% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 25.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 54% | 53.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.4% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 20.4% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.6% | 15.6% | -4.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 28% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 12.3% | 5.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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 | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.3% | 73.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 49.4% 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 | 68.6% | 49.4% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 32% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 25.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 7% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.1% 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 | 67.2% | 49.6% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 18.1% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 12.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 9.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.2% | 76.7% | -31.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.6% |
| Romania | 13.2% | 0.9% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Road was 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 410th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Talbot Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-23 | £238,107 |
| 94 Talbot Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2022-04-21 | £177,092 |
| 12 Talbot Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2022-02-28 | £212,652 |
| 104 Talbot Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-02-04 | £229,179 |
| 50 Talbot Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2021-07-30 | £208,158 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 4JB 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 | 200 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,248 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 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 3,469 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 | 1,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 5,395 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 | 834 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 1,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savas Kiemas Lithuanian Restaurant | 196 Kettering Road, Northampton | 178 yd | |
| Palace Cafe | 163-165 Kettering Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Bapt.Churc | 147-149 Kettering Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Henny's | 157 Kettering Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Mumtaz Lounge | 187 Kettering Road, Northampton | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 100 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 147 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 273 yd | |
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 274 yd | |
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 306 yd | |
| Jeckyll & Hyde | 172 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma's Kitchen | 1 Talbot Road, Northampton | 24 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 174 Kettering Road, Northampton | 142 yd | |
| Star | 172 Kettering Road, Northampton | 143 yd | |
| George's Pizza & Kebabs | 176 Kettering Road, Northampton | 152 yd | |
| China Spice | 105 Clare Street, Northampton | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 184 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 211 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 211 yd | |
| Alam Supermarket | 95 Clare Street, Northampton | 283 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 452 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 710 yd | |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 900 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 915 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 231.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.