NN1 1EY is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1EY is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1EY are sourced from Output Area E00138488 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN1 1EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN1 1EY.
353
34
£ 42,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1EY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 47% social renting, NN1 1EY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EY. The average age is 34.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN1 1EY is above average at 113 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
Hospital and Outreach Education
The Spires Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Delapre Primary School
Castle Academy
The CE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Afro Choice0.9 km
- Fresh Market0.7 km
- Transylvania1.0 km
- B & M Stores0.9 km
- Shell Far Cotton0.9 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
35 nearby- Old Bank0.6 km
- St Giles Ale House0.6 km
- The Black Prince1.0 km
- The Cordwainer0.7 km
- The Fish0.6 km
- + 30 more
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Albert J Ramsbottom0.7 km
- Cafeteria LM20.9 km
- Caffe d'Italia0.6 km
- Caribbean Dutch Pot1.0 km
- Catermasters0.4 km
- + 133 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- AJ Foodi0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Millennium Pizza & Kebab0.9 km
- Yokoso Sushi & Bento0.6 km
- Bodrumgrill0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Europe Supermarket0.8 km
- Premier Abington Street0.7 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ibis Hotel0.8 km
- Plough Hotel0.3 km
- The Park Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge0.6 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.1 km
- Long Buckby14.9 km
- Wellingborough16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Navigation Row0.2 km
- Navigation Row0.3 km
- Old Towcester Road0.3 km
- The Plough Hotel0.4 km
- Old Towcester Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11EY · Data under Open Government Licence