NN1 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on St Giles Square, 1.0km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1DA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (405 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00169272 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GILES SQUARE, NN1 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GILES SQUARE, NN1 1DA.
264
35
£ 42,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN1 1DA is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1DA. The average age is 34.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1DA are high at 405 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
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Hospital and Outreach Education
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Afro Choice0.6 km
- Fresh Market0.3 km
- Mini Euro0.7 km
- RIGA International Supermarket0.9 km
- Star General Store0.9 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Bat & Wickets PH0.9 km
- Old Bank0.1 km
- St Giles Ale House0.3 km
- The Black Prince0.6 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.5 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
164 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.3 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.7 km
- Balti King0.7 km
- Cafeteria LM20.5 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.2 km
- + 159 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- AJ Foodi0.5 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Pizza Margherita0.8 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.2 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Europe Supermarket0.4 km
- Premier Abington Street0.3 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Plough Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.5 km
- Wellingborough16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Theatre0.1 km
- Fetter Street0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DA · Data under Open Government Licence