NN1 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Johns Street, 0.8km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1EQ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of just 25, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (346 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1EQ are sourced from Output Area E00189176 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS STREET, NN1 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS STREET, NN1 1EQ.
553
25
£ 42,000 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NN1 1EQ has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1EQ. The average age is 25.0. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1EQ are high at 346 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Delapre Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Afro Choice0.7 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Mini Euro0.8 km
- Transylvania0.8 km
- B & M Stores0.9 km
- + 73 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- Old Bank0.2 km
- St Giles Ale House0.4 km
- The Black Prince0.7 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.7 km
- The Cordwainer0.3 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.4 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.8 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Cafeteria LM20.6 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.3 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- AJ Foodi0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Pizza Margherita1.0 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Europe Supermarket0.6 km
- Premier Abington Street0.4 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Plough Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.6 km
- Wellingborough16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fetter Street0.1 km
- Royal Theatre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11EQ · Data under Open Government Licence