Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

SCHOLARS COURT, NN1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOLARS COURT, NN1 1DQ.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British66.0%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences418
Shoplifting243
Anti-social behaviour223
Public order104
Other theft98

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.8 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils0.9 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils1.1 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils1.1 km
A

The CE Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.2 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.2 km
P

Barry Primary School

Good439 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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

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
fastfood

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