Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

NN1 1EX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

408

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN1 1EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NN1 1EX 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.

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

NN1 1EX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NN1 1EX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1EX are sourced from Output Area E00169259 (shared with 285 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 1EX. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.4%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1EX are high at 231 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences219
Anti-social behaviour173
Shoplifting70
Public order61
Other theft51

school Local Schools

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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.6 km
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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.7 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils0.9 km
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St James Church of England Primary School

Good442 pupils1.0 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.2 km
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Delapre Primary School

Good607 pupils1.3 km
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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery

Outstanding285 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

68 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.5 km
  • Central Food0.8 km
  • Euro Food Plus0.7 km
  • Shell Far Cotton1.0 km
  • Spar & Subway0.4 km
  • + 63 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club0.9 km
  • Far Cotton Wmc0.9 km
  • Foundryman's Arms0.7 km
  • Sza Bar1.0 km
  • The Rifle Drum0.6 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • ABM Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • Ch & Co Ltd0.0 km
  • KFC0.2 km
  • Southern Quarter Development Ltd0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.2 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Premier Abington Street1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Star Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Oh My Cod0.6 km
  • Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.9 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Plough Hotel0.6 km
  • The Park Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton0.2 km
  • Long Buckby13.9 km
  • Wellingborough17.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Rail Station approach road0.1 km
  • Rail Station0.1 km
  • Westbridge0.1 km
  • Rail Station approach road0.1 km
  • Railway Station Forecourt0.2 km