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Town Centre & Semilong

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About

The Town Centre & Semilong area forms the historic core of Northampton, centred on the Market Square. This area contains the main retail streets, civic buildings, and the historic Guildhall. The layout reflects the town's medieval origins, with narrow lanes branching from the primary thoroughfares.

Semilong is a residential neighbourhood immediately north of the centre, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is directly adjacent to Northampton's railway station, providing a distinct transport link. The presence of the expansive Becket's Park offers green space along the River Nene.

Area overview

On average Town Centre & Semilong has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 283 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Town Centre & Semilong is £41,679 per year. There are 3 schools in Town Centre & Semilong: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Town Centre & Semilong is home to around 9,655 people, with a population density of about 4,499.5 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
283
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Town Centre & Semilong Population
9,655
Population density
4,499.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.32(+249%)
Anti-social behaviour
85.24(+419%)
Shoplifting
44.54(+402%)
Public order
27.24(+290%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.03(+222%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,757
38.92%
Other White
2,454
25.42%
African
1,218
12.62%
Indian
444
4.6%
Other
307
3.18%
Total population: 9,652

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,220
28.58%
No qualifications
1,925
24.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,057
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
896
11.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
888
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 7,769

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,742
39.55%
Social rents from council
1,014
23.02%
Other social rented
576
13.08%
Owns with a mortgage
521
11.83%
Owns outright
323
7.33%
Total households: 4,404

Property prices in Town Centre & Semilong

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Town Centre & Semilong area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Town Centre & Semilong in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Town Centre & Semilong over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats23£122,000
Semi-Detached1£235,000
Terraced37£181,000

10 years median price trend in Town Centre & Semilong

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Town Centre & Semilong.

All postcodes in Town Centre & Semilong

NN11BX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN48XY

Kingsley & Semilong

NN11RT

Gold Street

NN11PU

Woolmonger Street

NN12NW

Grafton Street

NN12NX

Grafton Street

NN12SJ

Castle Street

NN14YW

Barrack Road

NN19DA

Barrack Road

NN26DN

Cambridge Street

NN26HW

Naseby Street

NN57YR

Barrack Road

NN11NR

St John's Street

NN11SH

St Peters Street

NN12FQ

Castle

NN12HG

Drapery

NN12LH

Castle

NN13HE

Deal Court

NN13HH

Oak Street

NN19EU

Barrack Road

NN19JF

Barrack Road

NN19LW

Barrack Road

NN55HR

Byfield Road

NN26BU

Semilong Road

NN19FT

Barrack Road

NN19HY

Barrack Road

NN19NE

Kingsley & Semilong

NN55RA

St James' Mill Road

NN57YT

Barrack Road

NN59DP

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12JY

Narrow Lane

NN11PT

St Peters Walk

NN13RF

Royal Terrace

NN19HH

Barrack Road

NN26DF

Semilong Road

NN44DF

Barrack Road

NN57XA

Kingsley & Semilong

NN11ET

St James Mill Road East

NN12AS

Castle

NN12JB

Herbert Street

NN48ZP

Barrack Road

NN57ZA

Barrack Road

NN11TA

Gregory Street

NN12FZ

Castle

NN12HD

Regent Street

NN12TR

St Georges Street

NN26AF

Leicester Parade

NN19LA

Kingsley & Semilong

NN19LH

Barrack Road

NN26HS

Norfolk Terrace

NN26LG

Semilong Road

NN44FH

Barrack Road

NN44YP

Barrack Road

NN55HS

St James' Road

NN11AJ

Adelaide Place

NN11FF

Towcester Road

NN12LF

Monks Pond Street

NN12QZ

St Katherines Street

NN55HU

Black Lion Hill

NN11FE

Mare Fair

NN12AT

Regent Street

NN12RY

Lower Bath Street

NN13NR

Victoria Street

NN40FS

Barrack Road

NN44GF

Barrack Road

NN47UU

Barrack Road

NN11PZ

St John's Street

NN11SP

Black Lion Hill

NN12DQ

Market Square

NN12QW

Castle

NN12TA

Silver Street

NN19HW

Barrack Road

NN12ET

Drapery

NN12NQ

Regent Square

NN12SB

Fort Place

NN14XS

Barrack Road

NN26BT

Semilong Road

NN11PS

Kingswell Street

NN11RS

Gold Street

NN12TW

Upper Priory Street

NN13RP

Louise Road

NN19GZ

Barrack Road

NN26BZ

Gordon Street

NN26AL

Barrack Road

NN12AN

Abington Street

NN12RW

Chalk Lane

NN12SD

Castle

NN26BD

Leslie Road

NN44DZ

Barrack Road

NN44GP

Barrack Road

NN12HB

St Andrews Street

NN13HD

Lawrence Court

NN13RS

Leicester Street

NN19LU

Barrack Road

NN26BG

Northcote Street

NN26HP

St Andrews Road

NN55HH

Byfield Road

NN55HT

Byfield Road

NN12JD

St Andrews Street

NN13RN

Lorne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.