Freehold Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6BF is located in the St. George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freehold Street, Northampton, NN2 6BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 6EN, NN2 6EZ, NN2 6ET, NN2 6EA, NN2 6EW, NN2 6EJ, NN2 6EH, NN2 6HZ, NN2 6ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN2 6BF is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 46% | 45.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 54% | 54.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 NN2 6BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 53.5% | 53.1% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.1% | 48.5% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 39.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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% | 17.2% | 7.0% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 18.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 34.2% | -4.2% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 86.5% | 73.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 68.2% 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 | 86.9% | 68.2% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 14.2% | 9.6% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 6.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 68.3% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freehold Street was 422.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 229.3% higher than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freehold Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 36th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 205.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% 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 20 5 Freehold Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-05-31 | £80,877 |
| Flat 46 5 Freehold Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-12-04 | £84,361 |
| Flat 35 5 Freehold Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-11-02 | £125,619 |
| Flat 2 5 Freehold Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-05-13 | £66,861 |
| Flat 33 5 Freehold Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2022-02-25 | £101,441 |
NN2 6BF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 190 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 53 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 40 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,699 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 3,628 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 | 4,021 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 | 645 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barratts Club | Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 85 yd | |
| Cafe 1850 | Bishops House, Marriott Street | 313 yd | |
| Mamas Tasty Kitchen | 44 Alliston Gardens, Semilong | 502 yd | |
| CH & Co Group Ltd | University of Northampton, Avenue Campus | 545 yd | |
| Love Lunch @ Bell | A Bell, Kingsthorpe Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Wmc | 27 Cranbrook Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 452 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Inn | 50 Barrack Road, Northampton | 544 yd | |
| Semilong Working Men Club | 212 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 683 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 687 yd | |
| Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club | St Andrews Road, Northampton | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGF Pizza | 45 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 56 yd | |
| Beijing House | 43 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 56 yd | |
| Caribbean Jerk | 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 158 yd | |
| Kingsley Balti | 47 Junction Road, Kingsley | 280 yd | |
| Flying Wings Chicken & Kebabs | 46 Semilong Road, Semilong | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasov Supermarket Ltd | Ground Floor Coliseum Buildings, 12, Arthur Terrace | 246 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 498 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 591 yd | |
| Marco Polo Euro Market | 108 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 687 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 73 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 76 yd | |
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 656 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 896 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 899 yd | |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 1,052 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.