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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

NN26HN

St Andrews Road

NN47UU

Barrack Road

NN12LX

St Katherines Street

NN26EZ

Kingsthorpe Road

NN57EX

Barrack Road

NN11BX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN19NE

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12SH

Castle Street

NN12NZ

Francis Street

NN12RF

Scarletwell Street

NN57XA

Kingsley & Semilong

NN44AZ

Barrack Road

NN26FG

St Paul's Road

NN12JA

Lower Harding Street

NN11NW

Bridge Street

NN11SY

Black Lion Hill

NN12TE

Cromwell Street

NN12QP

College Street

NN12TR

St Georges Street

NN19HW

Barrack Road

NN26BW

St Andrews Road

NN26HE

Kingsthorpe Road

NN11TA

Gregory Street

NN12PD

St Andrews Road

NN11ET

St James Mill Road East

NN19JB

Barrack Road

NN12WQ

Barrack Road

NN59DG

Barrack Road

NN11FE

Mare Fair

NN19HU

Barrack Road

NN11EX

Emerald Way

NN19NA

Barrack Road

NN47XW

Barrack Road

NN44DZ

Barrack Road

NN12PH

Hampton Street

NN44GJ

Barrack Road

NN12JJ

Lower Harding Street

NN26DP

Essex Terrace

NN12JF

Herbert Street

NN44FT

Barrack Road

NN12AT

Regent Street

NN12ET

Drapery

NN55HR

Byfield Road

NN12LU

Sheep Street

NN12DD

Lower Harding Street

NN12JW

Spring Lane

NN12QL

Mercers Row

NN13RP

Louise Road

NN44GG

Barrack Road

NN44AU

Barrack Road

NN19PH

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12EX

Drapery

NN26BS

Salisbury Street

NN26BB

Lower Adelaide Street

NN19LH

Barrack Road

NN12SN

Tower Street

NN44GD

Barrack Road

NN55HU

Black Lion Hill

NN55JY

Dallington Spencer

NN12HQ

Broad Street

NN11EN

Gold Street

NN12SE

Scarletwell Street

NN12PT

Upper Priory Street

NN12AX

Pike Lane

NN11PD

Bridge Street

NN26HW

Naseby Street

NN19DX

Barrack Road

NN19JW

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12JR

Grafton Street

NN26DD

Stanley Street

NN12JL

Lower Harding Street

NN12NQ

Regent Square

NN47XL

Barrack Road

NN12DF

Market Square

NN19PN

Kingsley & Semilong

NN12TU

Upper Priory Street

NN45WT

Barrack Road

NN19EX

Barrack Road

NN44GZ

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26BX

Semilong Road

NN11PJ

Commercial Street

NN26AL

Barrack Road

NN19FP

Barrack Road

NN44DF

Barrack Road

NN12FE

Sheep Street

NN12FQ

Castle

NN26DL

Mill Lane

NN12SF

Scarletwell Street

NN19NX

Barrack Road

NN12SP

Upper Cross Street

NN12RY

Lower Bath Street

NN12LT

Sheep Street

NN11PY

Gas Street

NN26BG

Northcote Street

NN19ES

Barrack Road

NN41ZR

Barrack Road

Data Sources

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