NN1 1DT is an up-and-coming urban area on Guildhall Road, 0.9km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (431 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00169272 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDHALL ROAD, NN1 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDHALL ROAD, NN1 1DT.
264
35
£ 42,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NN1 1DT is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1DT. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 154,500
12 sales · Mean £ 161,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1DT are high at 431 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
Spring Lane Primary School
Castle Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Afro Choice0.6 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Mini Euro0.8 km
- RIGA International Supermarket1.0 km
- Transylvania0.7 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Old Bank0.2 km
- St Giles Ale House0.3 km
- The Black Prince0.6 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.7 km
- The Cordwainer0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
163 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.4 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.8 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Cafeteria LM20.6 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.3 km
- + 158 more
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- AJ Foodi0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Pizza Margherita0.9 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.3 km
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Europe Supermarket0.5 km
- Premier Abington Street0.4 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- The Park Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.4 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.9 km
- Long Buckby14.7 km
- Wellingborough16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Theatre0.1 km
- Fetter Street0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11DT · Data under Open Government Licence