Glasgow Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5BN is located in the Sixfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glasgow Street, Northampton, NN5 5BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5BL, NN5 5BW, NN5 5BU, NN5 5BP, NN5 5BJ, NN5 5BS, NN5 5BZ, NN5 5BG, NN5 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NN5 5BN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 NN5 5BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 43.3% | 45.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 37.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 44.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.5% | 16.8% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 10.2% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 17.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 28.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.5% | 80.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 85.9% | 80.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 2.3% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 79.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 2% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasgow Street was 181.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.1% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glasgow Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 128th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Glasgow Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-09-12 | £291,041 |
| 35 Glasgow Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-05-24 | £246,292 |
| 3 Glasgow Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-04-11 | £264,676 |
| 13 Glasgow Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-24 | £263,050 |
| 17 Glasgow Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-10 | £264,179 |
NN5 5BN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 1,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Primary School Chiltern Way , Duston NN5 6BW | 2out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , Kings Heath NN5 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing | Cannons Health Club, Walter Tull Way | 138 yd | |
| Merkur Bingo | Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| Indian Brasserie | 95 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| Levy UK | Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club, Franklins Gardens | 138 yd | |
| The Restaurant | Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 125 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 300 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 413 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 542 yd | |
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| St James Fish Bar | 91 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| St James Kebab | 89 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| New China Cottage | 97 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd | |
| Freddys Chicken | 99 Weedon Road, St James | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 214 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 314 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 426 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 471 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 542 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Northampton) SIXFIELDS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,079 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 | 186 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.