NN1 1HW 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 1HW is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1HW are sourced from Output Area E00138488 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATTLEMARKET ROAD, NN1 1HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATTLEMARKET ROAD, NN1 1HW.
353
34
£ 42,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1HW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN1 1HW has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1HW. 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
£ 166,497
2 sales · Mean £ 166,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN1 1HW is above average at 108 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 Market0.9 km
- B & M Stores0.7 km
- Delapre Post Office0.9 km
- Shell Far Cotton0.7 km
- The Range0.8 km
- + 58 more
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Old Bank0.7 km
- St Giles Ale House0.8 km
- The Cordwainer0.8 km
- The Fish0.8 km
- Far Cotton Wmc0.7 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.8 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.8 km
- Catermasters0.6 km
- Esquires Coffee0.7 km
- Geek Retreat0.7 km
- + 122 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- AJ Foodi0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.5 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Asda0.3 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Europe Supermarket1.0 km
- Premier Abington Street0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- The Park Inn0.9 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.0 km
- Long Buckby14.8 km
- Wellingborough17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Old Towcester Road0.1 km
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Old Towcester Road0.2 km
- The Plough Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11HW · Data under Open Government Licence