NN1 1DJ is an up-and-coming urban area on George Row, 0.9km from Cotton End in Northampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
Within the NN1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (348 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00169272 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GEORGE ROW, NN1 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GEORGE ROW, NN1 1DJ.
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
With 65% economic activity and an average age of 35, NN1 1DJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 1DJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1DJ are high at 348 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
Vernon Terrace Primary School
St James Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Afro Choice0.7 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Mini Euro0.8 km
- Transylvania0.8 km
- Acasa Ro Ltd0.9 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Bat & Wickets PH1.0 km
- Old Bank0.2 km
- St Giles Ale House0.4 km
- The Black Prince0.7 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.6 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
162 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.4 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.8 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Cafeteria LM20.6 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.3 km
- + 157 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- AJ Foodi0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Pizza Margherita1.0 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.3 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- The Park Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.3 km
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Europe Supermarket0.6 km
- Premier Abington Street0.4 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.7 km
- Long Buckby14.4 km
- Wellingborough16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Northampton Bus Interchange0.1 km
- Drapery0.1 km
- Northampton Bus Interchange0.1 km
- Drapery0.1 km
- Northampton Bus Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DJ · Data under Open Government Licence