NN1 1ET is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — 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. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (144 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1ET are sourced from Output Area E00169259 (shared with 285 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1ET.
408
31
£ 36,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1ET falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
71% of homes in NN1 1ET are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1ET. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1ET are high at 144 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.
school Local Schools
Hospital and Outreach Education
Delapre Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
The Spires Academy
St James Church of England Primary School
Castle Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- B & M Stores0.1 km
- Delapre Post Office0.7 km
- Premier Convenience Store1.0 km
- Shell Far Cotton0.5 km
- Spar & Subway0.7 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Far Cotton Wmc0.5 km
- John Franklins @0.9 km
- O'Neills Bar0.9 km
- Playhouse0.7 km
- Retro Bar0.7 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- ABM Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Ch & Co Ltd0.5 km
- KFC0.2 km
- Southern Quarter Development Ltd0.4 km
- Starbucks Coffee0.2 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Asda0.8 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Briar Hill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Oh My Cod0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.9 km
- The Park Inn0.9 km
- Travelodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.6 km
- Long Buckby14.2 km
- Wellingborough17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Toys R Us0.1 km
- B&Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11ET · Data under Open Government Licence