Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1DH.

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Population

553

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

13%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN1 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NN1 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN1 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1DH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (286 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00189176 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1DH. The average age is 25.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.2%
Asian / British Asian9.9%
Black / African / Caribbean41.0%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

13%Active
FT: 7%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NN1 1DH are high at 286 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences468
Shoplifting311
Anti-social behaviour258
Other theft132
Public order118

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.7 km
P

Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.0 km
P

Castle Academy

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils1.1 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.2 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.2 km
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Delapre Primary School

Good607 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Afro Choice0.7 km
  • Fresh Market0.5 km
  • Mini Euro0.8 km
  • Transylvania0.8 km
  • B & M Stores0.9 km
  • + 73 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • Old Bank0.3 km
  • St Giles Ale House0.4 km
  • The Black Prince0.7 km
  • The Charles Bradlaugh0.8 km
  • The Cordwainer0.4 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

157 nearby
  • Albert J Ramsbottom0.4 km
  • Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.8 km
  • Balti King0.9 km
  • Cafeteria LM20.7 km
  • Caffe d'Italia0.4 km
  • + 152 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • AJ Foodi0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
  • Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.4 km
  • Chicken Palace0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Europe Supermarket0.6 km
  • Premier Abington Street0.4 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.5 km
  • The Park Inn0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Plough Hotel0.2 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton0.9 km
  • Long Buckby14.7 km
  • Wellingborough16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fetter Street0.1 km
  • Royal Theatre0.2 km
  • Derngate Centre0.2 km
  • The Plough Hotel0.2 km
  • Derngate Centre0.2 km