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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 291 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
291
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
115.38(+235%)
Anti-social behaviour
100.88(+497%)
Shoplifting
38.01(+337%)
Public order
30.66(+343%)
Other theft
26.2(+360%)
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 48 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 in Town Centre & Semilong area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,363 up to £270,000.

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
Flats16£111,500
Semi-Detached1£235,000
Terraced31£180,000

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

NN19GZ

Barrack Road

NN19PT

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26AP

Hester Street

NN12BF

Compton Street

NN12RJ

Pike Lane

NN12PJ

Harding Terrace

NN12SR

Simons Walk

NN12QQ

College Street

NN55JN

St James' Mill Road

NN26DH

Baker Street

NN26BQ

Semilong Road

NN19LA

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26LF

Mill Road

NN47ZN

Barrack Road

NN11SR

Marefair

NN44GW

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12JQ

Althorp Street

NN11NR

Bridge Street

NN59AX

Barrack Road

NN44YP

Barrack Road

NN12TA

Silver Street

NN19HL

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12RS

Castle Street

NN41ZN

Barrack Road

NN26EY

Arnold Road

NN26BZ

Gordon Street

NN26ES

St Pauls Road

NN13HS

Deal Street

NN19GX

Barrack Road

NN12FR

St George's Street

NN26ER

Primrose Hill

NN26EU

Agnes Road

NN12NE

Sheep Street

NN11SW

Black Lion Hill

NN12DQ

Market Square

NN11AJ

Adelaide Place

NN12ZY

Barrack Road

NN11NT

Bridge Street

NN55TZ

St James' Mill Road

NN44FH

Barrack Road

NN47XN

Barrack Road

NN49XU

Barrack Road

NN26DR

Essex Street

NN11RA

Gold Street

NN12FW

Castle

NN26DJ

Baker Street

NN12JZ

St Andrews Street

NN19HH

Barrack Road

NN13DA

Barrack Road

NN26LG

Semilong Road

NN11ST

Freeschool Street

NN12SS

Upper Cross Street

NN12BU

Grafton Street

NN13RJ

Barrack Road

NN11TD

Tanner Street

NN12PF

Harding Terrace

NN12RT

Castle Hill

NN13RL

Barrack Road

NN26DY

Semilong Road

NN19NR

Barrack Road

NN11SA

Gold Street

NN41ZY

Barrack Road

NN12AN

Abington Street

NN19EG

Barrack Road

NN55RA

St James' Mill Road

NN57YW

Barrack Road

NN13HE

Deal Court

NN13RN

Lorne Road

NN13RS

Leicester Street

NN12JG

Simons Walk

NN19GG

Barrack Road

NN11TP

St Peters Way

NN26DN

Cambridge Street

NN19HS

Barrack Road

NN19HZ

Barrack Road

NN19LW

Barrack Road

NN14XS

Barrack Road

NN44FG

Barrack Road

NN44GF

Barrack Road

NN12HD

Regent Street

NN19LJ

Barrack Road

NN12RH

Pike Lane

NN12LF

Monks Pond Street

NN19DA

Barrack Road

NN11PB

Woolmonger Street

NN59DP

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12TW

Upper Priory Street

NN11PA

Bridge Street

NN12PE

Brook Street

NN12JH

Crispin Street

NN11SN

Western View

NN12FP

Sheep Street

NN12RN

Doddridge Street

NN26BE

Northcote Street

NN26HP

St Andrews Road

NN55JP

St James Mill Road

NN55JW

St James Mill Road

NN19NB

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26HS

Norfolk Terrace

NN44EE

Barrack Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.