NN1 1FF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km 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. 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 (244 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 1FF are sourced from Output Area E00169259 (shared with 285 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1FF.
408
31
£ 36,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1FF 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
At 71% private renter occupancy, NN1 1FF is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 1FF. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1FF are high at 244 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
Spring Lane Primary School
The Spires Academy
Delapre Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Castle Academy
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
St James Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
69 nearby- B & M Stores0.3 km
- Delapre Post Office0.9 km
- Shell Far Cotton0.6 km
- Spar & Subway0.7 km
- STM BROTHERS LTD0.6 km
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Far Cotton Wmc0.6 km
- Sza Bar0.9 km
- The Rifle Drum0.7 km
- Velvet Room0.9 km
- Old Bank0.8 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- ABM Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Ch & Co Ltd0.4 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Southern Quarter Development Ltd0.6 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.2 km
- + 121 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop1.0 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Premier Abington Street1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Oh My Cod0.9 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.9 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.4 km
- The Park Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.6 km
- Long Buckby14.3 km
- Wellingborough17.4 km
Bus Stops
- Toys R Us0.1 km
- B&Q0.2 km
- The Plough Hotel0.4 km
- Navigation Row0.4 km
- Sol Central0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11FF · Data under Open Government Licence