Clarence Avenue is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 6NZ is located in the Kingsthorpe South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 6NX, NN2 6LA, NN2 6PG, NN2 6LP, NN2 6JY, NN2 6PQ, NN2 6JT, NN2 6PH, NN2 6PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 6NZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 6NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 48.3% | 53.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 28.7% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.9% | 47.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36% | 35% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 13.7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 39.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 75.7% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 74.3% 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% | 74.3% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 74.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 10.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Avenue was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.8% lower than the Kingsthorpe South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarence Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Kingsthorpe South and the 5th lowest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 194.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-06-27 | £279,018 |
| 46 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-12-13 | £346,843 |
| 40 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-04-29 | £307,270 |
| Clarence Avenue Surgery, 14 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-03-12 | £526,582 |
| 2 Clarence Avenue, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-11-29 | £121,910 |
NN2 6NZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NN2 6NZ 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 639 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | - not rated | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 541 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 753 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bective Middle School Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,413 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 | 3,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 5,189 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 | 1,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 5,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate School Academy Trust Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 278 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 317 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 801 yd | Community special school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent School The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA | - not rated | 891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Lunch @ Bell | A Bell, Kingsthorpe Road | 247 yd | |
| Briggs And Forrester | Briggs And Forrester, Bembridge House | 439 yd | |
| Malcolm Arnold/EA Sports Coaching | Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 524 yd | |
| Barratts Club | Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 536 yd | |
| Caterlink | c/o Malcolm Arnold Academy, Trinity Avenue | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Wmc | 27 Cranbrook Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 181 yd | |
| The Cock | 2/4 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 669 yd | |
| Queen Adelaide | 50 Manor Road, Kingsthorpe | 1,048 yd | |
| St Georges Conservative Club | 78 St Georges Avenue, Northampton | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon Chinese Take Away | 19a Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe | 491 yd | |
| Caribbean Jerk | 44 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 512 yd | |
| Kingsley Balti | 47 Junction Road, Kingsley | 584 yd | |
| Beijing House | 43 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 594 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 45 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Kensington Close, Kingsthorpe | 262 yd | |
| Brasov Supermarket Ltd | Ground Floor Coliseum Buildings, 12, Arthur Terrace | 387 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Thornton Road, Kingsthorpe Hollow | 422 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 11 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 872 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 14 Kingsthorpe Centre, Harborough Road | 872 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Ladies Health & Fitness Club CRANBROOK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 124 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 587 yd |
| Better Bodies Gym NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE NENE ENTERPRISE CENTRE FREEHOLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Omni Studios Nene Centre Nene Centre Freehold Street | 620 yd | |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 757 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.