NN1 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.1km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1DR 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. During the day, science and business parks with high status workers. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00189161 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1DR.
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
NN1 1DR is a high-turnover rental hub — with 71% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1DR. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1DR are high at 197 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
Vernon Terrace Primary School
The Spires Academy
The CE Academy
Castle Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Northampton International Academy
Barry Primary School
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.4 km
- Hung Vo0.6 km
- Simply Convenience0.3 km
- The Basement Bakery0.3 km
- Waterstones0.5 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.9 km
- The Park Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
49 nearby- John Franklins @0.3 km
- Northampton Working Mens Club0.8 km
- O'Neills Bar0.6 km
- Optimist0.3 km
- Playhouse0.5 km
- + 44 more
Restaurant, Cafe
165 nearby- Angel Cafe0.4 km
- Bewiched Coffee0.5 km
- Colombiano Coffee House0.6 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.6 km
- + 160 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.5 km
- Noodle X0.5 km
- Royal Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Tops Pizza Northampton0.6 km
- + 44 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.2 km
- Long Buckby14.9 km
- Wellingborough16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Derngate Centre0.3 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
- Derngate Centre0.3 km
- General Hospital0.3 km
- Derngate Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DR · Data under Open Government Licence