Alfred Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5HB 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 Alfred Street, Northampton, NN1 5HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5EX, NN1 5EY, NN1 5HE, NN1 5BA, NN1 5DA, NN1 5DQ, NN1 5DT, NN1 5HA, NN1 5AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN1 5HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.4% | 48.1% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.9% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 44.5% | 52.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 26.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 48.6% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 28.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 15.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around NN1 5HB this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 29.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 22.8% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.6% | 5.8% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| White | 61.5% | 67.3% | 5.8% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 69% 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 | 73.1% | 69% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13.2% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 69% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 17.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.7% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alfred Street was 129.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alfred Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 222nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Alfred Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-15 | £130,311 |
| 31 Alfred Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-02-13 | £134,590 |
| 29 Alfred Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2014-07-25 | £117,653 |
| 5 Alfred Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2011-11-25 | £126,572 |
| 11 Alfred Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2009-12-04 | £112,129 |
NN1 5HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,804 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 | 204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,549 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,843 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 | 1,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 4,968 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 Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N'pton Conservative Club | 42 Billing Road, Northampton | 117 yd | |
| Devynn Catering @ Conservative Club | 42 Billing Road, Northampton | 117 yd | |
| Royal Thai | 146/150 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 286 yd | |
| Greek Habits | 152 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 287 yd | |
| Chaiiwala Northampton | 158-160 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A O B Club | South Street, Northampton | 313 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor Ph | 6 Victoria Road, Northampton | 318 yd | |
| Bar Serengeti | 124 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| Fiddlers | 130 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| The Spread Eagle | 147 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express | 114 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 108 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| King Kebab | 110 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| King Kebab Restaurant | 110 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 323 yd | |
| Golden Kitchen Take Away | 174 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 316 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 335 yd | |
| Family Shopper | 123 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 358 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 401 yd | |
| Qualitty Food UK Limted | CT Centre, Billington Street | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 533 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 | 688 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 700 yd |
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Fit4Less (Northampton) ABINGTON STREET | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Beckets Park (Closed) Bedford Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Derngate Gym (Closed) Newspaper House Newspaper House Derngate | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Mounts Baths Leisure Centre UPPER MOUNTS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 974 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.