St Edmunds Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5EA 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 St Edmunds Road, Northampton, NN1 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5EB, NN1 5RA, NN1 4DN, NN1 5ED, NN1 5EJ, NN1 4DP, NN1 5QZ, NN1 4AH, NN1 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% 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 | 57.7% | 57.3% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 31.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 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 (90%) 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 | 48.7% | 55.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 34.5% | -9.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.5% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 8.1% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 37.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.7% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.6% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 76.4% | 63.6% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -17.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 61.6% | 44% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 20.9% | 28.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 22.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 18.3% | 11.0% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17% 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 | 61.1% | 44% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 13.6% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.9% | 76.7% | -34.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 8.7% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 11.2% | 1.2% | 10.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Edmunds Road was 139.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Edmunds Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 190th highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 3 20A St Edmunds Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-11-28 | £127,867 |
| Flat 16 20C St Edmunds Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-10-04 | £104,456 |
| Flat 5 20A St Edmunds Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-02-25 | £151,473 |
| Flat 20 20C St Edmunds Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-07-12 | £113,916 |
| Flat 6 20A St Edmunds Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-02-15 | £136,054 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 5EA 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 | 232 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 61 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,155 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 | 2,379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,809 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 | 619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,443 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 | 3,942 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 | 1,142 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,078 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,305 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 Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 549 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 795 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 984 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zizou Lounge | 54 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 57 yd | |
| Desserts & Gourmet Burgers On The Go | 54A Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 57 yd | |
| Kurdish Shawarma Grill | 68a Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 66 yd | |
| Chicken palace | 34 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 66 yd | |
| Ashanti Bar and Grill House | 58-60 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 66 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Inn | 32 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 66 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor Ph | 6 Victoria Road, Northampton | 75 yd | |
| Bar Serengeti | 124 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 193 yd | |
| Fiddlers | 130 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 193 yd | |
| Bar So | 25 Abington Square, Northampton | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 36 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 66 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 98 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 101 yd | |
| Irinos Catering Ltd | 37 Kettering Road, Northampton | 148 yd | |
| Asian Express | 114 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 193 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 108 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 205 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 218 yd | |
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 418 yd | |
| Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 621 yd | |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| Cripps Recreation Centre NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST CLIFTONVILLE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 892 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 907 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 960 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.