Ethel Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5ER 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 Ethel Street, Northampton, NN1 5ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5EP, NN1 5ES, NN1 5EN, NN1 5EU, NN1 5EE, NN1 5EW, NN1 5EX, NN1 5HA, NN1 5ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN1 5ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 5ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 58.9% | 60.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 25.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51% | 53.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.9% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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 | 10.2% | 14.7% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 37.3% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.5% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 8.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 8.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.4% | 72.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 70.3% | 58.7% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 20.2% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 58.1% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 15.1% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 6.3% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethel Street was 180.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ethel Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 131st highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Ethel Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-06-19 | £353,707 |
| 35 Ethel Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-03-15 | £188,079 |
| Flat 6 Gaiter & Spat, 1 Ethel Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-02 | £228,808 |
| Flat 8 Gaiter & Spat, 1 Ethel Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-03-30 | £249,287 |
| Flat 2 The Works, 10 - 12 Ethel Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2023-02-03 | £227,040 |
NN1 5ER 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 5ER 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 | 165 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,771 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 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Primary School Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,310 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 | 1,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,923 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 | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,671 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 | 3,833 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 | 1,358 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 645 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mew , Northampton NN1 2BG | - not rated | 685 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Poole Street , NN1 3EX | - not rated | 950 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's Healthcare , Smyth House NN1 5DG | - not rated | 965 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Cher | 116 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 187 yd | |
| Turkish Grill & Shawarma | 102 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Vaha Lounge | 126 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Bosko's | 112 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Pizza Chicken Hot 4U | 110 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor Ph | 6 Victoria Road, Northampton | 178 yd | |
| Bar Serengeti | 124 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Fiddlers | 130 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 147 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 283 yd | |
| Volunteer Inn | 32 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express | 114 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 108 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| King Kebab | 110 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| King Kebab Restaurant | 110 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 188 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 98 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 190 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 225 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 417 yd | |
| Bestpol Supermarket | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton | 488 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 680 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 | 683 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 774 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 822 yd | |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 837 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.