Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

CARES ORCHARD, NN7 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARES ORCHARD, NN7 1AR.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NN7 1AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NN7 1AR — age 52, 77% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NN7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Cares Orchard, 0.3km from Lower End in Brafield-on-the-Green. Administratively it sits within Hackleton and Grange Park ward and the South Northamptonshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for NN7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00138734 (shared with 10 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 NN7 1AR. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

NN7 1AR has low crime rates — 9 incidents 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Little Houghton Church of England Primary

Good85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brafield on the Green Community, Sports & Social0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brafield Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Ramco Filling Station And Convenience Store0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • streetfood20200.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton7.2 km
  • Wellingborough12.3 km
  • Wolverton17.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Grove Road0.2 km
  • Grove Road0.2 km
  • Bedford Road Layby0.4 km
  • Bedford Road Layby0.5 km