NN1 1JY is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.1km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1JY offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime rates are high (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1JY are sourced from Output Area E00189091 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1JY.
183
34
£ 42,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1JY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NN1 1JY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 5% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1JY. The average age is 33.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1JY are high at 331 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
The Spires Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Spring Lane Primary School
Castle Academy
The CE Academy
Northampton International Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- The Range1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- Hung Vo0.4 km
- Simply Convenience0.2 km
- The Basement Bakery0.1 km
- + 73 more
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Ch & Co Ltd1.0 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe)1.0 km
- Angel Cafe0.3 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- The Park Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- John Franklins @0.2 km
- Northampton Working Mens Club0.6 km
- O'Neills Bar0.4 km
- Optimist0.1 km
- Playhouse0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.4 km
- Noodle X0.3 km
- Ping Chinese0.9 km
- Royal Fried Chicken0.5 km
- + 45 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 Theatre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11JY · Data under Open Government Licence