Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

CASTILIAN STREET, NN1 1JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTILIAN STREET, NN1 1JT.

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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 1JT 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 1JT 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 1JT is an up-and-coming urban area on Castilian 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 (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1JT 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 1JT. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 147,000

5 sales · Mean £ 151,800

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

Crime rates near NN1 1JT are high at 307 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 offences570
Anti-social behaviour339
Shoplifting309
Other theft155
Public order151

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils0.9 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km
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Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils0.9 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.0 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • The Range1.0 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.2 km
  • Hung Vo0.3 km
  • Simply Convenience0.2 km
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

174 nearby
  • Ch & Co Ltd0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
  • The Magic Bean Emporium1.0 km
  • The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe)1.0 km
  • + 169 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Plough Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • The Park Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • John Franklins @0.1 km
  • Northampton Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • O'Neills Bar0.4 km
  • Optimist0.1 km
  • Playhouse0.4 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
  • Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Mr Liu Kitchen0.4 km
  • Noodle X0.2 km
  • Ping Chinese0.9 km
  • Royal Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 46 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton1.0 km
  • Long Buckby14.7 km
  • Wellingborough16.5 km

Bus Stops

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