Barry Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN1 5JS 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 Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN1 5JP, NN1 5JR, NN1 5JN, NN1 5JU, NN1 5JW, NN1 5LF, NN1 5JQ, NN1 5JF, NN1 5RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN1 5JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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% | 40.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 41.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 44% | 48.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.3% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 | 23.2% | 21.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 30.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% 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 | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 78.8% | 74% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 64.6% 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 | 83.5% | 64.6% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 64.4% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 15.2% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 5.2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barry Road was 1516.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1081.8% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barry Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 5th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-04-16 | £215,000 |
| 53 Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2024-09-20 | £231,274 |
| 11 Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-04 | £287,666 |
| 66 Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-14 | £236,745 |
| 37 Barry Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-24 | £276,179 |
NN1 5JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5JS 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School Barry Road , NN1 5JS | 3out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy Stimpson Avenue , NN1 4LR | 2out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School Vernon Terrace , NN1 5HE | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abington Vale Primary School Ashford Close , Abington Vale NN3 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Weston Favell Academy Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,646 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 | 3,316 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 | 1,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 2out of 4 | 5,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's College St Andrew's College , St Andrew's Northampton NN1 5DG | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery & Reception | Barry Primary School, Barry Road | 2 yd | |
| Brewsta | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 260 yd | |
| La Pazienza | 268 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 272 yd | |
| Oblique | 270 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 272 yd | |
| Raj Punjabi Kitchen | 256 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Cushion PH | 276 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 272 yd | |
| Monks Park W M C | 259 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 289 yd | |
| R A O B Club | South Street, Northampton | 329 yd | |
| Sir Pickering Phipps | 237 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 337 yd | |
| Beer Guerrilla | 227 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesoro Delicious Desserts | 260 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 260 yd | |
| Shanhai Chinese Take-Away | 266 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 272 yd | |
| Happy Wok | 236 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 272 yd | |
| Midwest | 289 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 302 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 219-225 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket | Barry Road, Northampton | 2 yd | |
| Europe Food Plus Supermarket | 340 -346, Wellingborough Road | 361 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 195-201 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 348 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 Wellingborough Road, Northampton | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Pdc NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE NORTHAMPTON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE BARRY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Barry Primary School BARRY ROAD | swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Saint Andrews Hospital Private Golf Club (Closed) Billing Road | golf | 319 yd |
| St Andrews Healthcare Northampton BILLING ROAD | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Northampton School For Boys BILLING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Old Northamptonians Association SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION SIR HUMPHREY CRIPPS PAVILLION BILLING ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Rushmere Tennis Club RUSHMERE WAY | tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Northants County Cricket Club ABINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Northampton Old Scouts Rfc RUSHMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.