St Giles' Square Northampton
68 addresses across 38 postcodes (NN1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28702028.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in West Northamptonshire costs £2,487 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 290 m away, and Midsummer Meadow (28 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 68 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Maple Access Partnership LLP, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,929 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Flat (6). Built: 1900 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Northamptonshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,487 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,658 | £1,934 | £2,210 | £2,487 | £3,039 | £3,592 | £4,144 | £4,973 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (46% of about 980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, All Saints, Derngate (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- SESSIONS HOUSE, grade I
- The Town and County War Memorial, grade I
- JUDGE'S LODGINGS, grade II*
- 10A, 10, 11A AND 12, ST GILES' SQUARE, grade II
- 2 K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS, grade II
- 2, ST GILES' SQUARE, grade II
- 3 K6 TELEPHONE KIOSKS TO THE NORTH EAST OF THE PARISH CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Northampton: 3 - 5 Wood Hill NN1 2DA: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (40 m)
- Northampton: 1st and 2nd Floors, 6 Abington Street NN1 2AJ: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (70 m)
- Northampton: 4 St Giles Street NN1 1JA: up to 6 homes, permissioned (90 m)
- Northampton: 20 Market Square NN1 2DL: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Northampton: rear of 21 - 23 Bridge Street NN1 1NH: up to 43 homes, permissioned (150 m)
- Northampton: 15 - 17 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Northampton: 25 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Northampton: 21 - 23 Drapery NN1 2ET: up to 8 homes, permissioned (190 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 5 November 2026 to 6 November 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 13 August 2026: West Northamptonshire Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, footpath (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 68 addresses are between 76 m and 78 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN1 1DA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NN1 9SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northampton 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Long Buckby 330,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.5 km (9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mercers Row Northampton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Northampton Bus Interchange | 260 m |
| Car parks | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Ridings Car Park | 310 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Luton Airport LTN | 54.1 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Maple Access Partnership LLP | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castilian Street Dental Practice | 220 m |
| Hospital | Northampton General Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Northamptonshire Police | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 17 Market Square Halifax | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,400 m² | 290 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Midsummer Meadow 28 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | The Racecourse 48 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 790 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 49 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Judge's Lodgings, a listed building (Grade II*), 10 m. 170 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Judge's Lodgings | Listed building, Grade II* | 10 m |
| Sessions House | Listed building, Grade I | 30 m |
| The Town and County War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 40 m |
| County Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 50 m south-west |
| Saxon palace complex and Saxon and medieval urban deposits in the centre of Northampton | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Northampton Castle, remains of | Scheduled monument | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Battle of Northampton 1460 | Registered battlefield | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Delapre Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Storton's Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Hunsbury Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Spinney | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Hunsbury Hill Spinney | Wood | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 67 | 68 |
1 of the street's 68 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Northamptonshire: see them on the West Northamptonshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton International Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Vernon Terrace Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stimpson Avenue Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barry Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Delapre Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Queen Eleanor Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Earl Spencer Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families | Nursery | 0–5 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Northampton School for Boys | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V and B Northampton NN1 1DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Nando's NN1 2DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Northampton Museum and Art Gallery NN1 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Creative Events NN1 1DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Fresh Fruit Market NN1 2AJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Times Cafe NN1 2AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Istanbul Bakery NN1 2AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Maule Collective NN1 1UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Noir NN1 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jedidiah Northampton NN1 1DF | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2023 |
| Pizza Express NN1 1UB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2019 |
| Old Bank NN1 1JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Market Square News NN1 2QL | Retailers - other | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ji Chickens Northampton NN1 2QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Greggs NN1 2QL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 571 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 371 |
| Shoplifting | 314 |
| Other theft | 150 |
| Public order | 130 |
| Drugs | 79 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 |
| Robbery | 67 |
| Burglary | 62 |
| Possession of weapons | 28 |
| Bicycle theft | 27 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Other crime | 16 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (430); On or near Woolmonger Street (271); On or near Shopping Area (245); On or near Drapery (155); On or near Market Square (151).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 8% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 71% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Karrens (mobile caterer, NN1 1DP) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Growth Kitchen (takeaway/sandwich shop, NN1 1SR) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Northampton Best Kebab (takeaway/sandwich shop, NN1 1RS) now 2 Improvement necessary, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 28 September 2026) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Salt N Vinegar (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2AP) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zoma Ethiopian and Eritrean food (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NN1 2BH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NN1 1DA: 17 addresses of 24 in the postcode
- NN1 9SE: 15 addresses
- NN1 1DE: 1 address
- NN1 1QA: 1 address
- NN1 1QD: 1 address
- NN1 1QE: 1 address
- NN1 1QH: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- NN1 1QJ: 1 address
- NN1 1QS: 1 address
- NN1 1QT: 1 address
- NN1 1QU: 1 address
- NN1 1QW: 1 address
- NN1 1QX: 1 address
- NN1 1QY: 1 address
- NN1 1QZ: 1 address
- NN1 1RB: 1 address
- NN1 1RD: 1 address
- NN1 1RF: 1 address
- NN1 1RG: 1 address
- NN1 1RH: 1 address
- NN1 1RJ: 1 address
- NN1 1RL: 1 address
- NN1 1RN: 1 address
- NN1 1RP: 1 address
- NN1 1RQ: 1 address
- NN1 1RR: 1 address
- NN1 1YT: 1 address
- NN1 9SA: 1 address
- NN1 9SB: 1 address
- NN1 9SD: 1 address
- NN1 9SF: 1 address
- NN1 9SG: 1 address
- NN1 9SH: 1 address
- NN1 9SJ: 1 address
- NN1 9SL: 1 address
- NN1 9SN: 1 address
- NN1 9SP: 1 address
- NN1 9SQ: 1 address
Nearby streets
Wood Hill · Mercer's Row · Dychurch Lane · George Row · Mercers Row · Derngate · Fetter Street · Angel Street · St Peter's Way · Fish Street · Market Square · Guildhall Road
All the streets in NN1 and across West Northamptonshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.