Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

AUCTIONEERS WAY, NN1 1HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUCTIONEERS WAY, NN1 1HF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

353

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NN1 1HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NN1 1HF has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 1.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NN1 1HF is an up-and-coming urban area on Auctioneers Way, 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 1HF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 1.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1HF are sourced from Output Area E00138488 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1HF. 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

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean13.4%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Terraced

£ 271,950

3 sales · Mean £ 257,650

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NN1 1HF is above average at 118 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.

Violence and sexual offences216
Shoplifting158
Anti-social behaviour105
Other theft60
Drugs48

school Local Schools

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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.0 km
A

The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils1.0 km
P

Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils1.1 km
P

Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils1.3 km
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Queen Eleanor Primary Academy

Good229 pupils1.4 km
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Delapre Primary School

Good607 pupils1.4 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

67 nearby
  • B & M Stores1.0 km
  • Shell Far Cotton1.0 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.6 km
  • Hung Vo0.7 km
  • + 62 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

39 nearby
  • Far Cotton Wmc1.0 km
  • John Franklins @0.4 km
  • Northampton Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • O'Neills Bar0.7 km
  • Optimist0.5 km
  • + 34 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

140 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee0.9 km
  • The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe)0.9 km
  • Angel Cafe0.4 km
  • Bewiched Coffee0.7 km
  • + 135 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Plough Hotel0.4 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • The Park Inn0.8 km
  • Travelodge0.7 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

42 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Mr Liu Kitchen0.5 km
  • Noodle X0.6 km
  • Royal Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Tops Pizza Northampton0.8 km
  • + 37 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton1.1 km
  • Long Buckby14.9 km
  • Wellingborough16.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Navigation Row0.3 km
  • Navigation Row0.3 km
  • University Senate0.4 km
  • Old Towcester Road0.4 km
  • The Plough Hotel0.4 km