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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

NN15RL

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26BN

St Andrews Road

NN44FT

Barrack Road

NN11FH

Castle

NN11PP

Kingswell Street

NN11SR

Marefair

NN12DN

Market Square

NN12FT

Castle

NN13DS

Campbell Street

NN26BY

Gordon Street

NN47ZN

Barrack Road

NN57ZE

Barrack Road

NN12HS

Broad Street

NN12PG

Uppingham Street

NN14WL

Barrack Road

NN19LG

Barrack Road

NN55HQ

Byfield Road

NN12LZ

Sheep Street

NN19NG

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12DF

Market Square

NN12DP

Market Square

NN12JR

Grafton Street

NN12PB

St Andrews Road

NN19NR

Barrack Road

NN26DP

Essex Terrace

NN26DT

Alliston Gardens

NN26HB

Semilong Road

NN44GW

Kingsley & Semilong

NN45WT

Barrack Road

NN55DQ

St James Park Road

NN55JA

St James' Mill Road

NN11EX

Emerald Way

NN11FD

Freeschool Street

NN12PT

Upper Priory Street

NN12SG

Lower Bath Street

NN12TU

Upper Priory Street

NN26HR

Norfolk Street

NN59AX

Barrack Road

NN11BQ

Towcester Road

NN11RA

Gold Street

NN12FH

Barrack Road

NN12QL

Mercers Row

NN12SN

Tower Street

NN48WU

Barrack Road

NN48ZG

Barrack Road

NN55JN

St James' Mill Road

NN11SY

Black Lion Hill

NN12AX

Pike Lane

NN12FU

Castle

NN13BY

Lawrence Court

NN19PT

Kingsley & Semilong

NN19GX

Barrack Road

NN19NT

Barrack Road

NN26DH

Baker Street

NN11TP

St Peters Way

NN12LA

Regent Street

NN19LX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26EX

Semilong Road

NN57YQ

Barrack Road

NN12HL

Bradshaw Street

NN12RJ

Pike Lane

NN13RQ

Wellington Place

NN19FP

Barrack Road

NN19NP

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26AW

Marriott Street

NN11SN

Western View

NN13RE

Barrack Road

NN26DL

Mill Lane

NN41ZR

Barrack Road

NN12DD

Lower Harding Street

NN19HZ

Barrack Road

NN12EJ

Castle Street

NN12PE

Brook Street

NN12SF

Scarletwell Street

NN19BT

Barrack Road

NN19NA

Barrack Road

NN26BH

Semilong Road

NN47XN

Barrack Road

NN12TE

Cromwell Street

NN12TN

St Georges Street

NN26FG

St Paul's Road

NN26AG

Kingsthorpe Road

NN19PH

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12BY

Castle

NN12DH

College Street

NN12HQ

Broad Street

NN13RJ

Barrack Road

NN26AX

Mill Road

NN26BL

Lower Hester Street

NN12PD

St Andrews Road

NN13HX

Ash Street

NN26DW

Cambridge Street

NN26HE

Kingsthorpe Road

NN26HJ

Semilong Road

NN41ZN

Barrack Road

NN44EE

Barrack Road

NN44GZ

Kingsley & Semilong

NN15WU

Barrack Road

NN44EP

Barrack Road

NN59DG

Barrack Road

Data Sources

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