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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

NN26BP

Salisbury Street

NN12HA

St Andrews Street

NN14WL

Barrack Road

NN12JD

St Andrews Street

NN12NR

Sheep Street

NN57YT

Barrack Road

NN11BQ

Towcester Road

NN12BY

Castle

NN12NT

Grafton Street

NN44EP

Barrack Road

NN11SX

St Peters Gardens

NN26BT

Semilong Road

NN13RE

Barrack Road

NN57ZB

Barrack Road

NN19LY

Barrack Road

NN47SF

Barrack Road

NN19LF

Barrack Road

NN19FT

Barrack Road

NN44FJ

Barrack Road

NN11SH

St Peters Street

NN26BY

Gordon Street

NN12DH

College Street

NN19LX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26BL

Lower Hester Street

NN26ET

St Pauls Terrace

NN12EE

Castle Street

NN11PT

St Peters Walk

NN26BU

Semilong Road

NN12FT

Castle

NN26HL

St Andrews Road

NN26HH

Burleigh Road

NN55HT

Byfield Road

NN12HY

St Andrews Street

NN47DX

Barrack Road

NN26DE

Stanley Street

NN15WU

Barrack Road

NN12TY

Upper Priory Street

NN48WU

Barrack Road

NN12RE

Lower Bath Street

NN55JA

St James' Mill Road

NN55DW

Parkwood Street

NN13BY

Lawrence Court

NN12RZ

Fort Place

NN11PU

Woolmonger Street

NN57YR

Barrack Road

NN26EX

Semilong Road

NN12DW

Market Square

NN12RW

Chalk Lane

NN12SD

Castle

NN11PZ

St John's Street

NN19LG

Barrack Road

NN26AH

Adelaide Terrace

NN11PP

Kingswell Street

NN40ZU

Barrack Road

NN26DT

Alliston Gardens

NN26BN

St Andrews Road

NN11FF

Towcester Road

NN12EN

St George's Street

NN14YW

Barrack Road

NN19LQ

Barrack Road

NN13HH

Oak Street

NN12TN

St Georges Street

NN12JB

Herbert Street

NN12FJ

Barrack Road

NN26DS

Alliston Gardens

NN12BW

Grafton Street

NN12DN

Market Square

NN12ZR

Kingsley & Semilong

NN19FQ

Barrack Road

NN55DQ

St James Park Road

NN19LP

Barrack Road

NN26AR

Adelaide Street

NN26DW

Cambridge Street

NN12HL

Bradshaw Street

NN48ZP

Barrack Road

NN19NG

Kingsley & Semilong

NN40FS

Barrack Road

NN57ZF

Barrack Road

NN11TB

Horseshoe Street

NN11SP

Black Lion Hill

NN26DG

Semilong Road

NN12HS

Broad Street

NN44GS

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12FZ

Castle

NN11EE

St James' Mill Road

NN12DS

Castle

NN26HD

Kingsthorpe South

NN13HW

Ash Street

NN12PS

Arundel Street

NN26BH

Semilong Road

NN12DL

Market Square

NN12EY

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12SB

Fort Place

NN12RL

Castle Street

NN57ZA

Barrack Road

NN12PQ

St Andrews Road

NN19BT

Barrack Road

NN44EB

Barrack Road

NN12PA

Lower Priory Street

NN48XY

Kingsley & Semilong

Data Sources

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