Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

ST GILES STREET, NN1 1JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GILES STREET, NN1 1JA.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

73%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN1 1JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. NN1 1JA combines 73% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

NN1 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area on St Giles Street, 1.1km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (460 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £207k.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00188957 (shared with 38 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 1JA. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian14.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.9%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

73%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,000

1 sales · Mean £ 207,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near NN1 1JA are high at 460 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.

Violence and sexual offences619
Anti-social behaviour365
Shoplifting310
Public order177
Other theft173

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.5 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils0.8 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate0.9 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils1.0 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.0 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.3 km
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Stimpson Avenue Academy

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

80 nearby
  • Afro Choice0.5 km
  • Euro Superstore0.9 km
  • Fresh Market0.2 km
  • Mini Euro0.6 km
  • RIGA International Supermarket0.8 km
  • + 75 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Bat & Wickets PH0.9 km
  • Old Bank0.0 km
  • St Giles Ale House0.2 km
  • The Black Prince0.5 km
  • The Charles Bradlaugh0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

168 nearby
  • Albert J Ramsbottom0.2 km
  • Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.6 km
  • Balti King0.6 km
  • Cafeteria LM20.4 km
  • Caffe d'Italia0.1 km
  • + 163 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • AJ Foodi0.3 km
  • China Spice1.0 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.5 km
  • Pizza Margherita0.8 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
  • Family Shopper0.8 km
  • Europe Supermarket0.3 km
  • Premier Abington Street0.2 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • The Park Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.4 km
  • Plough Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton0.9 km
  • Long Buckby14.6 km
  • Wellingborough16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Derngate Centre0.0 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Royal Theatre0.1 km