NN1 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Adelaide Place, 0.8km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1AJ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (375 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00169259 (shared with 285 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADELAIDE PLACE, NN1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADELAIDE PLACE, NN1 1AJ.
408
31
£ 36,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN1 1AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1AJ. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1AJ are high at 375 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Spires Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Castle Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
Delapre Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Acasa Ro Ltd0.9 km
- Ambe Supermarket0.5 km
- Friars Farm Northampton Ltd0.2 km
- Gold Street World's Food Market0.1 km
- Grafton Street Service Station0.7 km
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.1 km
- The Park Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
41 nearby- Edge of Town0.7 km
- Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever)0.0 km
- Sza Bar0.6 km
- The Rifle Drum0.3 km
- The Wedgwood0.7 km
- + 36 more
Restaurant, Cafe
151 nearby- Admiral Casino0.1 km
- Afrohub catering Ltd0.0 km
- Aspers (Northampton) Ltd0.2 km
- Balti Central0.1 km
- Castle Hill United Reformed Church0.3 km
- + 146 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Bodrumgrill0.9 km
- Daddy'z Burger0.1 km
- Dirty Burger & Wings0.1 km
- Food 4 U / Shish Kebab0.2 km
- Fresco Pizzeria0.2 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Europe Supermarket0.8 km
- Premier Abington Street0.6 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.5 km
- Long Buckby14.2 km
- Wellingborough17.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters Walk0.1 km
- Sol Central0.1 km
- Marefair0.1 km
- Sol Central0.1 km
- Northampton Bus Interchange0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence