Spencer Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 5JX 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 Spencer Street, Northampton, NN5 5JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 5JZ, NN5 5LA, NN5 5JU, NN5 5LB, NN5 5JS, NN5 5JW, NN5 5HF, NN5 5LT, NN5 5LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NN5 5JX is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 46.1% | 44.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 53.9% | 55.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 5JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 53.6% | 48% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 34.3% | 11.3% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.8% | 48.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 24.9% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 29.7% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 14.1% | 4.5% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 82.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 75.4% | 54.3% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 29.2% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 23.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 54.3% | -20.1% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.9% | 76.7% | -33.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 10.1% | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| Romania | 19.2% | 0.9% | 18.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Street was 308.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.4% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencer Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 57th highest crime rate of 1,265 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Spencer Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-10-29 | £229,371 |
| 75 Spencer Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-06-20 | £170,269 |
| 42 Spencer Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-12 | £238,817 |
| 44 Spencer Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-11-24 | £234,363 |
| 38 Spencer Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £209,500 | 2023-11-10 | £223,177 |
NN5 5JX 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 5JX 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 4out of 4 | 5,186 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Lane Primary School Spring Lane , NN1 2JW | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyncrest Primary School Lyncrest Avenue , NN5 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Hill Primary School Thorn Hill , Briar Hill NN4 8SW | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Mereway , NN4 8BU | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton School for Boys Billing Road , NN1 5RT | 4out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Northampton School for Girls Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DG | 4out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | 3out of 4 | 4,737 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 2out of 4 | 3,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0JA | 4out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Outreach Education Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The CE Academy Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Northamptonshire 8 Notre Dame Mews , NN1 2BG | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent College Nazareth House , Leicester Parade NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate School Arts College Queen's Park Parade , Kingsthorpe NN2 6LR | 4out of 4 | 2,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey's Cafe | 24 St James Mill Road, Northampton | 233 yd | |
| Three Pillars - Feeding the Homeless | St James Church, St James Road | 236 yd | |
| Teamworks Karting | Unit A, Harvey Reeves Road | 248 yd | |
| Square One | 159 St James Road, St James | 380 yd | |
| The Coffee Press | 4 Harlestone Road, Duston | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas A Beckett | 52 St James Road, St James | 215 yd | |
| Foundryman | 135 St James Road, St James | 380 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 463 yd | |
| St James Wmc | Weedon Road, St James | 514 yd | |
| Sevens | 157 Weedon Road, St James | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Cod | 115 St James Road, St James | 249 yd | |
| Greggs | Harvey Reeves Road, St James | 263 yd | |
| Bamboo Garden | 112b St James Road, St James | 307 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 96/98 St James Road, St James | 307 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Foods | 141-157 St James Road, St James | 380 yd | |
| Star Convenience Store | 3 Weedon Road, St James | 436 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 585 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 683 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Northampton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 TOWCESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 785 yd |
| Bst Mma SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite | 971 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Northampton) SOL CENTRAL SOL CENTRAL MAREFAIR | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.