Broadway is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 4SG 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 Broadway, Northampton, NN1 4SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 4SQ, NN1 4SS, NN1 4RW, NN1 4SU, NN1 4SX, NN3 2HU, NN1 4SL, NN1 4ST, NN1 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 4SG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52% | 50.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.4% | 40.4% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 46.6% | 58% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 29.9% | -11.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 12.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 44% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.5% | 83.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 81.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 81.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 81.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadway was 62.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broadway has the 28th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 550th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Broadway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2024-08-29 | £303,223 |
| 37 Broadway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-01-31 | £328,559 |
| 33 Broadway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-01-07 | £330,787 |
| 43 Broadway, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-10-15 | £331,244 |
| 37 Broadway, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2020-01-10 | £327,493 |
NN1 4SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
NN1 4SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate 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 | 551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield Academy St Albans Close , NN3 2RJ | 2out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 1,337 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,267 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 | 2,238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,655 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 | 2,059 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix Bar | 254 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 203 yd | |
| Tres Angelos | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 364 yd | |
| Tipsy Tapas | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 364 yd | |
| Heathers | 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 374 yd | |
| Northamptonshire County Cricket Club | The County Ground, Abington Avenue | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 374 yd | |
| The County | 222 Abington Avenue, Northampton | 394 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 433 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 434 yd | |
| White Elephant | Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panshi Northampton | 223 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 374 yd | |
| Aroma of India (sri sai) | 76A Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 408 yd | |
| New Tung Shing | 72 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 433 yd | |
| Pizza Only | 68 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 433 yd | |
| China Star | 158 Beech Avenue, Abington | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 374 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 433 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 231-233 Birchfield Road East, Abington | 490 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 912 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 370 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 389 yd | |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Abington Community Centre WHEATFIELD ROAD SOUTH | 667 yd | |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 1,084 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 | 209 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.