Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

VICTORIA GARDENS, NN1 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA GARDENS, NN1 1HJ.

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Population

131

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences463
Shoplifting276
Anti-social behaviour252
Other theft132
Public order108

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.7 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils1.2 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.2 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.3 km
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Delapre Primary School

Good607 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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
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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