NN1 1FD 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (358 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 1FD are sourced from Output Area E00169259 (shared with 285 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1FD.
408
31
£ 36,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1FD 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.
Area Character
NN1 1FD 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 1FD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1FD are high at 358 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.
school Local Schools
Spring Lane Primary School
The Spires Academy
Castle Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton International Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
The CE Academy
Delapre Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- B & M Stores0.6 km
- Central Food0.9 km
- Euro Food Plus0.9 km
- Spar & Subway0.6 km
- STM BROTHERS LTD0.5 km
- + 71 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Boys Brigade Old Boys Rugby Club0.9 km
- Far Cotton Wmc1.0 km
- Foundryman's Arms0.9 km
- Sza Bar0.7 km
- The Rifle Drum0.4 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
145 nearby- ABM Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Ch & Co Ltd0.2 km
- KFC0.4 km
- Southern Quarter Development Ltd1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.4 km
- + 140 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Europe Supermarket0.9 km
- Premier Abington Street0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Oh My Cod0.8 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.6 km
- AJ Foodi0.9 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.3 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.0 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.3 km
- Long Buckby14.1 km
- Wellingborough17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sol Central0.0 km
- Sol Central0.0 km
- Marefair0.1 km
- Rail Station approach road0.2 km
- Rail Station approach road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11FD · Data under Open Government Licence