Stimpson Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4JN is located in the Abington and Phippsville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4JR, NN1 4JX, NN1 4NZ, NN1 4NU, NN1 4JL, NN1 4PA, NN1 4JW, NN1 4PB, NN1 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4JN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58% | 41.8% | -16.2% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 40.7% | 14.4% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 46.9% | 52.9% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 37.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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% | 27.9% | 13.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 11.3% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 34.7% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.7% | 67.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, just 44.1% 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 | 73.3% | 44.1% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 27.7% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 21.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 7% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 11.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% 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 | 72.9% | 44.1% | -28.8% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 21% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 14% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 12.8% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.9% | 76.7% | -35.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 12.4% | 0.9% | 11.5% |
| Other EU countries | 13.3% | 1.5% | 11.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stimpson Avenue was 81.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stimpson Avenue has the 35th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 414th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-03-18 | £207,595 |
| 135 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-02-23 | £377,540 |
| 139 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-01-28 | £176,988 |
| 143 Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-07-09 | £200,442 |
| 137A Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-06-21 | £193,995 |
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,659 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 | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,211 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 | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 2,206 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 | 2,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,441 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 | 1,551 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,268 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton Christian School The Parish Rooms , Park Avenue North NN3 2HT | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchenn | Flat 21 Galliard Court, 48 Baronson Gardens | 117 yd | |
| Old Bakehouse Antiques Centre | 88-90 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 120 yd | |
| The Study Room Cafe | 2A Roe Road, Northampton | 336 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 371 yd | |
| The Cube Disability Ltd | Campbell Works, Clarke Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picturedrome | 222 - 222a Kettering Road, Northampton | 363 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 383 yd | |
| Olde England Ltd | 199 Kettering Road, Northampton | 423 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 510 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Tandoori | 113 Adnitt Road, Abington | 262 yd | |
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 330 yd | |
| Hing Lung Takeaway | 181 Kettering Road, Northampton | 423 yd | |
| Butt Savouries | 185 Kettering Road, Northampton | 423 yd | |
| Embers Pizza & Grill | 173 Kettering Road, Northampton | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 451 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 560 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 593 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 472 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 702 yd | |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 889 yd | |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 1,090 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.