Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN1 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1EA.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN1 1EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 73% economic activity and an average age of 32, NN1 1EA 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.

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

NN1 1EA 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 1EA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (455 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00188957 (shared with 38 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 1EA. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NN1 1EA are high at 455 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 offences558
Shoplifting328
Anti-social behaviour320
Public order154
Other theft150

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.6 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils0.9 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.0 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.0 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.2 km
P

Stimpson Avenue Academy

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Europe Supermarket0.5 km
  • Premier Abington Street0.3 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.5 km
  • The Park Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.3 km
  • Plough Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton0.9 km
  • Long Buckby14.6 km
  • Wellingborough16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Royal Theatre0.0 km
  • Fetter Street0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km