NN1 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Scholars Court, 1.0km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1DQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime rates are high (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00189161 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCHOLARS COURT, NN1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS COURT, NN1 1DQ.
311
47
£ 42,000 /yr
52%
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
71% of homes in NN1 1DQ are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1DQ. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 142,000
11 sales · Mean £ 155,636
Terraced
£ 231,000
3 sales · Mean £ 228,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1DQ are high at 193 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
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Spring Lane Primary School
Castle Academy
The CE Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton International Academy
Barry Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hung Vo0.5 km
- Simply Convenience0.2 km
- The Basement Bakery0.2 km
- Waterstones0.4 km
- + 67 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- The Park Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- John Franklins @0.3 km
- Northampton Working Mens Club0.7 km
- O'Neills Bar0.6 km
- Optimist0.3 km
- Playhouse0.4 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
152 nearby- Angel Cafe0.3 km
- Bewiched Coffee0.5 km
- Colombiano Coffee House0.6 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.4 km
- German Doner Kebab0.5 km
- + 147 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.4 km
- Noodle X0.4 km
- Royal Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Tops Pizza Northampton0.6 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.1 km
- Long Buckby14.9 km
- Wellingborough16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Royal Theatre0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence