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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

NN11NW

Bridge Street

NN12TP

St Georges Street

NN19HS

Barrack Road

NN19NS

Barrack Road

NN57ZF

Barrack Road

NN11EE

St James' Mill Road

NN12RE

Lower Bath Street

NN19LD

Barrack Road

NN55JY

Dallington Spencer

NN12SQ

Upper Cross Street

NN19NB

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12EE

Castle Street

NN12DW

Market Square

NN12PJ

Harding Terrace

NN12TY

Upper Priory Street

NN13HW

Ash Street

NN44GD

Barrack Road

NN26ER

Primrose Hill

NN55JW

St James Mill Road

NN12DL

Market Square

NN19HU

Barrack Road

NN47SF

Barrack Road

NN12FN

Castle

NN19JB

Barrack Road

NN26BP

Salisbury Street

NN44FS

Barrack Road

NN11PB

Woolmonger Street

NN12EN

St George's Street

NN19NN

Barrack Road

NN26AH

Adelaide Terrace

NN44GX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN57EX

Barrack Road

NN11AL

Barrack Road

NN12FE

Sheep Street

NN12BF

Compton Street

NN12EX

Drapery

NN12FP

Sheep Street

NN12LB

Cromwell Street

NN12PH

Hampton Street

NN13NE

Latymer Court

NN19HL

Kingsley & Semilong

NN44FG

Barrack Road

NN12JQ

Althorp Street

NN12ZR

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12ZY

Barrack Road

NN26DY

Semilong Road

NN26DZ

Semilong Terrace

NN12FR

St George's Street

NN12NE

Sheep Street

NN19LP

Barrack Road

NN26BS

Salisbury Street

NN26LQ

Adelaide Houses

NN44GS

Kingsley & Semilong

NN55HW

St James' Road

NN11SA

Gold Street

NN12QQ

College Street

NN19ES

Barrack Road

NN19JW

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12BU

Grafton Street

NN12JJ

Lower Harding Street

NN11ST

Freeschool Street

NN11ZP

Barrack Road

NN12EY

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12JW

Spring Lane

NN12TX

Barrack Road

NN26BB

Lower Adelaide Street

NN26LF

Mill Road

NN41ZY

Barrack Road

NN55TZ

St James' Mill Road

NN12SU

Little Cross Street

NN19GB

Barrack Road

NN26BJ

Lower Hester Street

NN26DS

Alliston Gardens

NN11PD

Bridge Street

NN12NZ

Francis Street

NN13HS

Deal Street

NN13NL

Church Lane

NN26BW

St Andrews Road

NN44AZ

Barrack Road

NN57DU

Martins Yard

NN11SW

Black Lion Hill

NN11TB

Horseshoe Street

NN12LX

St Katherines Street

NN12PF

Harding Terrace

NN12ST

Fort Place

NN26AR

Adelaide Street

NN11PA

Bridge Street

NN12NT

Grafton Street

NN19EG

Barrack Road

NN26DG

Semilong Road

NN49XU

Barrack Road

NN57ZB

Barrack Road

NN12SH

Castle Street

NN11EN

Gold Street

NN11SX

St Peters Gardens

NN12HA

St Andrews Street

NN12JL

Lower Harding Street

NN12SS

Upper Cross Street

NN26BX

Semilong Road

NN26HL

St Andrews Road

Data Sources

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