Junction Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN2 7HS is located in the St. George electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Junction Road, Northampton, NN2 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN2 7HT, NN2 7DG, NN2 7LT, NN2 7LS, NN2 7DQ, NN2 7HX, NN2 7JB, NN2 7HU, NN2 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN2 7HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.7% | 49.6% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.3% | 50.4% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 52.2% | 59.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 25.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 1.4% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 23.4% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 27.9% | -4.1% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 7.1% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87.4% | 80.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 84% | 69.9% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 21.1% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 69.5% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 13.7% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Junction Road was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% lower than the Abington and Phippsville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Junction Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Abington and Phippsville and the 461st lowest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Junction Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-05-16 | £173,000 |
| 74 Junction Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-07-19 | £189,672 |
| 96 Junction Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-04-05 | £244,245 |
| 86 Junction Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-16 | £191,751 |
| 78 Junction Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-06-19 | £203,247 |
NN2 7HS 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 7HS 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 | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 4,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Primary School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Road Primary School Cedar Road East , NN3 2JF | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School St Davids Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Kingsland Gardens , Kingsthorpe NN2 7BH | 2out of 4 | 1,352 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 | 776 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Becket Catholic School Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT | 2out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moulton College West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR | - not rated | 4,475 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 | 1,822 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfields School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JN | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Northampton School 67a Queens Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purple Oaks Academy Whiston Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7RR | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savana | 83-87 Moore Street, Kingsley | 160 yd | |
| Kingsley Park Methodist | Church, Milton Street | 303 yd | |
| Heathers | 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 319 yd | |
| Tres Angelos | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 320 yd | |
| Tipsy Tapas | 128 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Wmc | 120 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 319 yd | |
| Old Bank | 56 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 370 yd | |
| The Lord Byron | 58 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 372 yd | |
| White Elephant | Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 477 yd | |
| St Georges Conservative Club | 78 St Georges Avenue, Northampton | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma of India (sri sai) | 76A Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 348 yd | |
| Pizza Only | 68 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 370 yd | |
| New Tung Shing | 72 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 370 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 11 Fairfield Road, Kingsley | 385 yd | |
| Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill | 7 Greenview Drive, Links View | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 102 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 319 yd | |
| Capital | 62/66 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kingsley | 370 yd | |
| Morrisons | Kettering Road, Northampton | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Park Working Mens Club 120-126 120-126 KINGSLEY PARK TERRACE | 295 yd | |
| Kingsthorpe Golf Club KINGSLEY ROAD | golf | 840 yd |
| Racecourse EAST PARK PARADE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy TRINITY AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Park Avenue Methodist Church Hall PARK AVENUE NORTH | 1,028 yd | |
| Northampton Borough Council Air Bubble (Closed) Racecourse Pavilion Racecourse Pavilion Kettering Road | indoor tennis centre | 1,055 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 | 198.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.