NN1 1HJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Victoria Gardens, 0.7km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1HJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (289 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1HJ are sourced from Output Area E00189034 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA GARDENS, NN1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GARDENS, NN1 1HJ.
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32
£ 42,000 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN1 1HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 28% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £179k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1HJ. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 178,500
12 sales · Mean £ 176,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1HJ are high at 289 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
Castle Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Delapre Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- Afro Choice0.8 km
- Fresh Market0.5 km
- Mini Euro0.9 km
- Transylvania0.9 km
- Acasa Ro Ltd0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Old Bank0.3 km
- St Giles Ale House0.5 km
- The Black Prince0.8 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.8 km
- The Cordwainer0.5 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.5 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.9 km
- Balti King1.0 km
- Cafeteria LM20.7 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.4 km
- + 145 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- AJ Foodi0.6 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.4 km
- Bodrumgrill0.8 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Plough Hotel0.1 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Europe Supermarket0.7 km
- Premier Abington Street0.5 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.6 km
- Wellingborough16.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Plough Hotel0.1 km
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Fetter Street0.2 km
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Royal Theatre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11HJ · Data under Open Government Licence