Roe Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4PJ 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 Roe Road, Northampton, NN1 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4PH, NN1 4PL, NN1 4PQ, NN1 4PW, NN1 4PG, NN1 4PF, NN1 4NJ, NN1 4NS, NN1 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4PJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 51% | 47.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49% | 52.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 4PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.7% 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 | 60.3% | 58.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.1% | 27.8% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 52.8% | 46.3% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.2% | 15.7% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 18.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.2% | 36.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 90.3% | 79.3% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71.3% 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 | 85.9% | 71.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 17% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.2% | 72.1% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roe Road was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Roe Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 606th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Roe Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-07-31 | £209,305 |
| 36 Roe Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-07-11 | £253,208 |
| 92 Roe Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-20 | £186,201 |
| 42 Roe Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-19 | £223,084 |
| 24 Roe Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-29 | £219,009 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| 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 | 1,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,544 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 | 2,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,353 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 | 366 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Middle School Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA | - not rated | 1,912 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 | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,309 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 | 1,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,441 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 | 426 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Preparatory School 473 Wellingborough Road , NN3 3HN | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's School 100 Park Avenue North , NN3 2JB | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's Healthcare , Smyth House NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Study Room Cafe | 2A Roe Road, Northampton | 123 yd | |
| The Cube Disability Ltd | Campbell Works, Clarke Road | 128 yd | |
| United Reform Church | Abington Avenue, Northampton | 184 yd | |
| The Kitchenn | Flat 21 Galliard Court, 48 Baronson Gardens | 298 yd | |
| Mewar Haveli Fine Dining | 357 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abington Public House | 383 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 269 yd | |
| Corkers bar | Corkers Bar, 361 Wellingborough Road | 330 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 357 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 596 yd | |
| The Artizan | 51 Artizan Road, Northampton | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | 157 Adnitt Road, Abington | 154 yd | |
| Abington Tandoori | 113 Adnitt Road, Abington | 221 yd | |
| Chipstop | 355 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 425 yd | |
| Midwest | 289 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 518 yd | |
| Tesoro Delicious Desserts | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 349 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 464 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 662 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 737 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 423 yd | |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 775 yd |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 856 yd | |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 963 yd | |
| Abington Park ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,030 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 128.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.