NN1 1DN is an up-and-coming urban area located 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.
Day-to-day life in NN1 1DN has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (445 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00169272 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1DN.
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 1DN 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 1DN. 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 1DN are high at 445 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.
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
84 nearby- Afro Choice0.6 km
- Fresh Market0.3 km
- Mini Euro0.7 km
- RIGA International Supermarket0.9 km
- Star General Store1.0 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Bat & Wickets PH1.0 km
- Old Bank0.1 km
- St Giles Ale House0.3 km
- The Black Prince0.6 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.6 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
167 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
- + 162 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- AJ Foodi0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Pizza Margherita0.9 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.2 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Europe Supermarket0.5 km
- Premier Abington Street0.3 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.6 km
- Wellingborough16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Theatre0.0 km
- Fetter Street0.0 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DN · Data under Open Government Licence