Richmond Terrace is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5DP is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Terrace, Northampton, NN5 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5DW, NN5 5DN, NN5 5DY, NN5 5DR, NN5 5DU, NN5 5HH, NN5 5DT, NN5 5HQ, NN5 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 5DP is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.7% | 46.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 5DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 34.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 47% | 51.4% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 7.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.7% | 20.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 16.1% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 27.6% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 8% | 5.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 1.5% | -5.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.7% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 77.2% | 80.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 57% 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 | 75.2% | 57% | -18.2% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 25.3% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 19.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 1.3% | -8.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 57% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -26.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 11.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 76.7% | -28.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Romania | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Terrace was 141.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Terrace has the 21st highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 193rd highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Richmond Terrace, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-04-22 | £195,415 |
| 1 Richmond Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-12-07 | £208,006 |
| 2 Richmond Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-04-02 | £214,642 |
| 12 Richmond Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2014-08-01 | £180,464 |
| 13 Richmond Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-07-31 | £203,968 |
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 2out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Academy St George's Street , NN1 2TR | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,483 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 | 2,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,294 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 | 5,448 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 | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 879 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Piccolo | Northampton Railway Station, Black Lion Hill | 212 yd | |
| Innovation Cafe | UoN Innovation Centre, Green Street | 326 yd | |
| Three Pillars - Feeding the Homeless | St James Church, St James Road | 362 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 419 yd | |
| Castle Hill United Reformed Church | Doddridge Street, Northampton | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 325 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 419 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 542 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 658 yd | |
| Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever) | 63a Horseshoe Street, Northampton | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 335 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 447 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 447 yd | |
| Northampton Pizza Ltd T/A Caprinos P | 6C Sol Central, Marefair | 529 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 419 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 518 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 533 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 697 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Unit 14, St Peters Way | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 247 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 533 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 533 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 682 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northampton) St. Peters Way | health and fitness suite | 925 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.