Brecon Street is in Northampton and in West Northamptonshire district. NN5 7DG 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 Brecon Street, Northampton, NN5 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NN5 7BZ, NN5 7EJ, NN5 7DF, NN5 7DB, NN5 7DA, NN5 7EL, NN5 7EW, NN5 7BY, NN5 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NN5 7DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 38.9% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 46.5% | 5.5% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 45.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 32.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 NN5 7DG this area, 31.6% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.2% | 31.6% | -20.6% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 19.3% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 11.8% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.9% | 10.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 18.9% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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 | 14.9% | 9.7% | -5.2% | 1.1% | 8.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 71.3% | 69.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 76.4% 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 | 81.1% | 76.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 80.7% | 75.6% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.6% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.6% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 25.6% | 6.5% | 19.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Street was 189.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% higher than the Dallington Spencer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Dallington Spencer and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,262 local areas in West Northamptonshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Brecon Street, Northampton, West Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,995 | 2022-11-18 | £189,241 |
| 6 Brecon Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2019-09-09 | £185,052 |
| 10 Brecon Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-05-13 | £182,772 |
| 7 Brecon Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2016-03-04 | £134,342 |
| 29 Brecon Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2015-07-31 | £195,057 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallace Road Nursery School Wallace Road , NN2 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehills Nursery School Acre Lane , Kingsthorpe NN2 8DF | 3out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloucester Nursery School Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH | - not rated | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklands Nursery School Spinney Hill Road , NN3 6DW | 3out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Spencer Primary School Streatfield Road , Spencer Estate NN5 7DE | - not rated | 184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE VA Primary School Harlestone Road , St James NN5 7AG | - not rated | 706 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 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Lower School Semilong Road , NN2 6EX | - not rated | 980 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Woodside Way , NN5 7HX | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,815 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsthorpe College Boughton Green Road , Kingsthorpe NN2 7HR | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 424 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northampton Middle School Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Middle School Barrack Road , NN1 3RF | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Park Middle School St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Middle School Harborough Road , NN2 7BB | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,128 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 | 1,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Duston School Berrywood Road , Duston NN5 6XA | 3out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Park School Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ | 4out of 4 | 4,200 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 | 798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosworth Independent School The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Bridge School Barrack Road , NN2 6AF | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Complementary Education Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Connect | Spencer dallington Community Centre, Tintern Avenue | 65 yd | |
| Gladstone Centre | Gladstone Road, Spencer | 148 yd | |
| Elim Christian Centre | Gladstone Road, Spencer | 341 yd | |
| Community Room | Cardigan Close, Dallington | 400 yd | |
| DELOS | Cafe @ Cardigan Close Community Centre, Cardigan Close | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Club N'pton Ltd | Spencer Working Mens Club, Tennyson Close | 535 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 126 Dallington Road, Dallington | 593 yd | |
| Semilong Working Men Club | 212 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 638 yd | |
| Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club | St Andrews Road, Northampton | 756 yd | |
| Jimmy's Sports Bar | 6-10 Harlestone Road, Duston | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer's Takeaway | 79-81 Gladstone Road, Spencer | 105 yd | |
| Canton House | Canton House, 24 Dallington Road | 330 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 57 Glebeland Road, Dallington | 464 yd | |
| Galleon | 106 St Andrews Road, Northampton | 660 yd | |
| Dansushi Ltd | 19 Spencer Bridge Road, St James | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Harlestone Road, Duston | 707 yd | |
| Asia | 32 Harlestone Road, Duston | 708 yd | |
| Greenwood Road Mini Market | 10 Greenwood Road, St James | 754 yd | |
| Castle Convenience Shop Ltd | 2 Mill Road, Semilong | 837 yd | |
| S M Co-Op | 31-33 Semilong Road, Semilong | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton Boys Brigade Old Boys Rfc ST. ANDREWS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Dallington Park DALLINGTON PARK DALLINGTON PARK HARLESTONE ROAD | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| Victoria Park ST. JAMES PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Dallington Fitness POYNTZ LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,000 yd |
| Spencer Community Trust Fc SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND SPENCER FOOTBALL GROUND STUDLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Northampton Spencer Fc (Closed) Studland Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Franklins Gardens FRANKLINS GARDENS FRANKLINS GARDENS WEEDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.