NN1 1EW 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (424 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £357k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00169272 (shared with 62 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUILDHALL ROAD, NN1 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUILDHALL ROAD, NN1 1EW.
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
With 65% economic activity and an average age of 35, NN1 1EW is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1EW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 357,500
2 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1EW are high at 424 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
Northampton International Academy
The CE Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Afro Choice0.6 km
- Fresh Market0.3 km
- Mini Euro0.8 km
- RIGA International Supermarket1.0 km
- Transylvania0.7 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Old Bank0.2 km
- St Giles Ale House0.3 km
- The Black Prince0.6 km
- The Charles Bradlaugh0.6 km
- The Cordwainer0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
166 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.3 km
- Ashanti Bar and Grill House0.8 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- Cafeteria LM20.6 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.2 km
- + 161 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- AJ Foodi0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.6 km
- Pizza Margherita0.9 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.2 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Europe Supermarket0.5 km
- Premier Abington Street0.3 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.5 km
- The Park Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.3 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton0.9 km
- Long Buckby14.6 km
- Wellingborough16.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fetter Street0.0 km
- Royal Theatre0.0 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11EW · Data under Open Government Licence