NN1 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area on Angel Street, 0.8km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1ED is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Full-time employment stands at 7% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (378 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00189176 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ANGEL STREET, NN1 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANGEL STREET, NN1 1ED.
553
25
£ 42,000 /yr
13%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1ED falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 71% of tenure in NN1 1ED — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1ED. The average age is 25.0. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1ED are high at 378 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Delapre Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
79 nearby- Afro Choice0.7 km
- Fresh Market0.4 km
- Mini Euro0.9 km
- Transylvania0.8 km
- Acasa Ro Ltd0.8 km
- + 74 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Old Bank0.3 km
- St Giles Ale House0.4 km
- The Black Prince0.7 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.7 km
- The Cordwainer0.4 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
161 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.4 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.9 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Cafeteria LM20.7 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.3 km
- + 156 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- AJ Foodi0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.7 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.3 km
- Bodrumgrill0.9 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- The Park Inn0.4 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Plough Hotel0.2 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Europe Supermarket0.6 km
- Premier Abington Street0.4 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.8 km
- Long Buckby14.5 km
- Wellingborough16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Fetter Street0.1 km
- Royal Theatre0.2 km
- The Plough Hotel0.2 km
- Northampton Bus Interchange0.2 km
- Drapery0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11ED · Data under Open Government Licence