Cambridge Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6DW is located in the St. George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Street, Northampton, NN2 6DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 6DN, NN2 6DR, NN2 6DJ, NN2 6DH, NN2 6HP, NN2 6HR, NN2 6DE, NN2 6DD, NN2 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 6DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 45.9% | 49.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.1% | 50.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 6DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 60.3% | 45.7% | -14.6% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 38.8% | 15.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 51.7% | 54.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 32.2% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 NN2 6DW this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 30.2% | 13.6% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 11.9% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 25.5% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 74.3% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 48.2% 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 | 73.6% | 48.2% | -25.4% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 28.7% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 22.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 0.8% | 9.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 5.9% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.3% 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 | 73.6% | 47.9% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -35.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 14.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 15.1% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 11.8% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 9.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.2% | 76.7% | -36.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 19% | 0.9% | 18.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 138.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Street has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Castle and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Cambridge Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2025-02-07 | £172,524 |
| 52 Cambridge Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2023-03-30 | £177,822 |
| 66 Cambridge Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-16 | £204,374 |
| 14 Cambridge Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-08-04 | £213,516 |
| 40 Cambridge Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-07-29 | £126,264 |
NN2 6DW 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 NN2 6DW 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 3,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 4,014 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 | 4,430 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 | 652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,588 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 | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 1,313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 1850 | Bishops House, Marriott Street | 256 yd | |
| Mamas Tasty Kitchen | 44 Alliston Gardens, Semilong | 381 yd | |
| Northampton Irish Support Group | Alliston Gns Youth &, Community Cafe | 385 yd | |
| Alliston Gns Youth & | Community Cafe, Adelaide Street | 385 yd | |
| Barratts Club | Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semilong Working Men Club | 212 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 326 yd | |
| The Five Rivers Inn | 50 Barrack Road, Northampton | 555 yd | |
| Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club | St Andrews Road, Northampton | 586 yd | |
| Queens Park Wmc | 27 Cranbrook Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 703 yd | |
| Bat & Wickets PH | 117 Bailiff Street, Northampton | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galleon | 106 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 135 yd | |
| Kingsley Balti | 47 Junction Road, Kingsley | 231 yd | |
| Flying Wings Chicken & Kebabs | 46 Semilong Road, Semilong | 232 yd | |
| Caribbean Jerk | 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 361 yd | |
| Beijing House | 43 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 317 yd | |
| Brasov Supermarket Ltd | Ground Floor Coliseum Buildings, 12, Arthur Terrace | 470 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 491 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 535 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 485 yd | |
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 772 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,032 yd |
| The Polish Club CRAVEN STREET | 1,041 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.