NN1 1HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cattlemarket Road, 0.5km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1HL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00138488 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATTLEMARKET ROAD, NN1 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATTLEMARKET ROAD, NN1 1HL.
353
34
£ 42,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1HL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, NN1 1HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1HL. The average age is 34.5. 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
Flat
£ 231,000
4 sales · Mean £ 229,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN1 1HL is above average at 107 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
The Spires Academy
Delapre Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Castle Academy
Northampton International Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Fresh Market0.8 km
- Acasa Ro Ltd0.4 km
- Friars Farm Northampton Ltd0.4 km
- Gold Street World's Food Market0.6 km
- H W J Pargiter0.6 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Old Bank0.6 km
- St Giles Ale House0.7 km
- The Cordwainer0.7 km
- The Fish0.7 km
- Elysium Nightclub (formerly Fever)0.6 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
132 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.8 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.7 km
- Catermasters0.6 km
- Efes BBQ Restaurant1.0 km
- Esquires Coffee0.7 km
- + 127 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- AJ Foodi0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.7 km
- Bodrumgrill0.5 km
- Daddy'z Burger0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- The Park Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.5 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Europe Supermarket1.0 km
- Premier Abington Street0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.0 km
- Long Buckby14.8 km
- Wellingborough17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Navigation Row0.1 km
- Old Towcester Road0.2 km
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Old Towcester Road0.3 km
- The Plough Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11HL · Data under Open Government Licence