Salcey Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN4 8NY is located in the Delapre and Rushmere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salcey Street, Northampton, NN4 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN4 8NZ, NN4 8PB, NN4 8NS, NN4 8PA, NN4 8PF, NN4 8NT, NN4 8NJ, NN4 8PD, NN4 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN4 8NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.3% | -1.1% | 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 NN4 8NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 40.2% | 46.9% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.6% | 45.8% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 37.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around NN4 8NY this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 28.9% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 17.4% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 17.4% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 19.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.2% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 75.5% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 77% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 77.2% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salcey Street was 149.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% higher than the Delapre and Rushmere average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salcey Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Delapre and Rushmere and the 171st highest crime rate of 1,261 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% 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 Salcey Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-12-12 | £251,504 |
| 8 Salcey Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-28 | £243,347 |
| 27 Salcey Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-10-22 | £122,569 |
| 8 Salcey Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2019-04-04 | £222,752 |
| 27 Salcey Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-03-01 | £246,100 |
The percentage of student residents living in NN4 8NY 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Eleanor Primary School Queen Eleanor Road , NN4 8NN | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delapre Primary School Rothersthorpe Road , Far Cotton NN4 8JA | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | - not rated | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Abbey Primary School Winchester Road , NN4 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereway Middle School Mereway , NN4 8EJ | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 2,928 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton International Academy Barrack Road , NN1 1AA | - not rated | 2,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacin Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN | - not rated | 661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | - not rated | 786 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Independent School 1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WiEducate LTD 8 Cheyne Walk , NN1 5PT | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Sausage | 38 London Road, Northampton | 392 yd | |
| Towcester Road Methodist Chruch | Southampton Road, Northampton | 393 yd | |
| Billy's All Day Diner | 2-6 Towcester Road, Northampton | 515 yd | |
| Jemmy's Café | 89 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 536 yd | |
| Crystal Caffe and Takeaway | 113 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Horse | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 385 yd | |
| Far Cotton Loco Club | St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 536 yd | |
| Far Cotton Wmc | Main Road, Far Cotton | 584 yd | |
| The Old White Hart | 17 Cotton End, Northampton | 747 yd | |
| The Pomfret Arms | 10 Cotton End, Northampton | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chang Lung | 49 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 230 yd | |
| Badboy Vegan | 59 Southampton Road, Far Cotton | 385 yd | |
| The Rani Indian Takeaway | 51 Queen Eleanor Road, Far Cotton | 394 yd | |
| Great Wall | 87 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 536 yd | |
| Bodrumgrill | 103 St Leonards Road, Far Cotton | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 5 Rothersthorpe Road, Northampton | 679 yd | |
| Asda | London Road, Northampton | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidle UK GMBH, Towcester Road | 919 yd | |
| ALDI Stores Ltd | Towcester Road, Northampton | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playing Fields (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Far Cotton Recreation Ground FAR COTTON REC CENTRE FAR COTTON REC CENTRE TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Delapre Abbey (Closed) London Road | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Abbeyfield School MEREWAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 987 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Northampton) MEREWAY | artificial grass pitch | 1,021 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 | 171.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.