St Edmunds Court is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5EF is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Edmunds Court, Northampton, NN1 5EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5DY, NN1 5JD, NN1 4AA, NN1 5QH, NN1 5QR, NN1 5QG, NN1 5QP, NN1 5QJ, NN1 5QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 5EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 44.4% | 49% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 55.6% | 51% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.5% 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 | 68.9% | 65.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 25.1% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 48.6% | 60.6% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 29.7% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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.
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 6.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 44.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 15.8% | 2.5% | -13.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 12% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 14.4% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 80.8% | 52.5% | -28.3% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 68.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 28.9% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 18.6% | 13.0% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.4% 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 | 66.4% | 37.1% | -29.3% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 15.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 18.5% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.1% | 76.7% | -37.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 12.5% | 0.9% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Edmunds Court was 398.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.0% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Edmunds Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 173.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A St Edmunds Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2025-12-19 | £157,019 |
| 3C St Edmunds Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2024-04-18 | £140,968 |
| 3E St Edmunds Court, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2024-04-05 | £142,989 |
| 3E St Edmunds Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-02 | £171,626 |
| 2E St Edmunds Court, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2018-04-06 | £166,909 |
NN1 5EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN1 5EF 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 | 211 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Other | 25 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,628 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 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School St George's Street , NN1 2TR | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 1,077 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 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,846 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 | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,299 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 | 4,112 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 | 1,051 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 5,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,151 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 | 294 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 424 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 812 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exotic Cuisine | 18 Abington Square, Northampton | 70 yd | |
| Efes BBQ Restaurant | 29 York Road, Northampton | 76 yd | |
| Milele Bar and Grill | Basement 20-22 Abington Square, Northampton | 77 yd | |
| Pizza Friends | 13 York Road, Northampton | 92 yd | |
| Age UK Northamptonshire | William & Patricia Venton Centre, York Road | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Alexandra PH | 1 Alexandra Road, Northampton | 95 yd | |
| The Black Prince | 15 Abington Square, Northampton | 119 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 32 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 162 yd | |
| Bar So | 25 Abington Square, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor Ph | 6 Victoria Road, Northampton | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Pizza & Kebab | 8 Abington Square, Northampton | 70 yd | |
| Delightful Place | 10 Abington Square, Northampton | 70 yd | |
| Flames Pizza & Grill | 28 York Road, Northampton | 76 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 36 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 162 yd | |
| Irinos Catering Ltd | 37 Kettering Road, Northampton | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton | 156 yd | |
| Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton | 341 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 379 yd | |
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 400 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Earl Street, Northampton | 415 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 230 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 579 yd | |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 606 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 | 608 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 999 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| University Of Northampton (Waterside Campus) UNIVERSITY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,004 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.