St James Park Road is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5EU is located in the Dallington Spencer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Northampton South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St James Park Road, Northampton, NN5 5EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5EY, NN5 7DP, NN5 5ES, NN5 5EX, NN5 5ET, NN5 5EN, NN5 5EW, NN5 5ER, NN5 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 5EU is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 49.8% | 46.2% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.8% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 5EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 46.8% | 49% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 33.7% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 44.3% | 55.9% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 31.8% | -10.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 NN5 5EU this area, 32.2% 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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 32.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 22.8% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.4% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70% | 69.6% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 74.9% | 51.2% | -23.7% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 27.3% | 17.5% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 8.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 50.9% | -23.0% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 13.8% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 15.7% | 8.0% | 1.9% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.9% | 76.7% | -31.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 22.6% | 0.9% | 21.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Park Road was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.4% lower than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Park Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 318th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 St James Park Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-08-29 | £221,691 |
| 97 St James Park Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-06-06 | £188,596 |
| 113 St James Park Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2024-01-31 | £247,223 |
| 180 St James Park Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-20 | £175,989 |
| 91 St James Park Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-14 | £203,184 |
NN5 5EU 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 NN5 5EU 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 , Spencer NN5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Church of England Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | - not rated | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity College Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Middle School Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ | - not rated | 551 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliftonville Middle School Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW | - not rated | 2,516 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 | 5,418 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 | 1,147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington Park School Holyrood Road , NN5 7AH | - not rated | 664 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 951 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | - not rated | 951 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Outreach Education Cromwell Centre , Cromwell Street NN1 2TE | - not rated | 951 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Academy 59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE | 1out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Bespoke Bakes | 107 St James Park Road, St James | 2 yd | |
| The Coffee Press | 4 Harlestone Road, Duston | 265 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 293 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | 1000 Walter Tull Way, Sixfields | 373 yd | |
| Elim Christian Centre | Gladstone Road, Spencer | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 290 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 294 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 584 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 150 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 373 yd | |
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 429 yd | |
| The Simple Greek | 103 Weedon Road, St James | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 142 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 287 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 294 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 308 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 227 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 953 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Park Inn Radisson Hotel SILVER STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,029 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 178 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.