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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

NN44AU

Barrack Road

NN44FJ

Barrack Road

NN11FL

Castle

NN11PY

Gas Street

NN12LT

Sheep Street

NN12PA

Lower Priory Street

NN12QF

Castle

NN13HB

Lawrence Court

NN19LL

Barrack Road

NN26ES

St Pauls Road

NN26EU

Agnes Road

NN47XW

Barrack Road

NN55DW

Parkwood Street

NN12EA

The Parade

NN12LU

Sheep Street

NN12RN

Doddridge Street

NN12SE

Scarletwell Street

NN26FA

Norfolk Terrace

NN40ZU

Barrack Road

NN11PJ

Commercial Street

NN12EU

Drapery

NN12HN

St Andrews Street

NN12PS

Arundel Street

NN12RL

Castle Street

NN12RT

Castle Hill

NN12RU

Fitzroy Place

NN19GG

Barrack Road

NN26DR

Essex Street

NN57YW

Barrack Road

NN26DD

Stanley Street

NN26EZ

Kingsthorpe Road

NN11PR

Foundry Street

NN12RS

Castle Street

NN26AJ

Leicester Terrace

NN11NT

Bridge Street

NN12PN

Arundel Street

NN12SP

Upper Cross Street

NN13RL

Barrack Road

NN19FQ

Barrack Road

NN19LJ

Barrack Road

NN19LQ

Barrack Road

NN26DA

St Andrews Road

NN47DX

Barrack Road

NN19NX

Barrack Road

NN26BE

Northcote Street

NN12JH

Crispin Street

NN12PQ

St Andrews Road

NN12SA

Moat Place

NN13AH

Broad Street

NN13EB

Campbell Square

NN19EX

Barrack Road

NN44GG

Barrack Road

NN44GJ

Barrack Road

NN12HH

St Andrews Street

NN12QP

College Street

NN12RZ

Fort Place

NN19BZ

Barrack Road

NN26DB

Northcote Street

NN26ET

St Pauls Terrace

NN26EY

Arnold Road

NN11PN

Foundry Street

NN12FJ

Barrack Road

NN12RF

Scarletwell Street

NN13DA

Barrack Road

NN26AQ

Leicester Parade

NN44EB

Barrack Road

NN55JP

St James Mill Road

NN12BW

Grafton Street

NN12HY

St Andrews Street

NN12JA

Lower Harding Street

NN12JZ

St Andrews Street

NN12RH

Pike Lane

NN12RX

Little Cross Street

NN19LY

Barrack Road

NN26HH

Burleigh Road

NN11TD

Tanner Street

NN19LF

Barrack Road

NN26BQ

Semilong Road

NN26HD

Kingsthorpe South

NN12NR

Sheep Street

NN19DX

Barrack Road

NN19JX

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26AP

Hester Street

NN26DU

Semilong Road

NN12DS

Castle

NN12FW

Castle

NN12JF

Herbert Street

NN12JG

Simons Walk

NN12SR

Simons Walk

NN12WQ

Barrack Road

NN19JZ

Barrack Road

NN19PN

Kingsley & Semilong

NN26DE

Stanley Street

NN26DJ

Baker Street

NN26HN

St Andrews Road

NN47XL

Barrack Road

Data Sources

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