Postcode Analysis West Northamptonshire, East Midlands

DERNGATE, NN1 1HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERNGATE, NN1 1HS.

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Population

145

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NN1 1HS has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NN1 1HS is an up-and-coming urban area on Derngate, 1.0km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NN1 1HS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a regional business centres zone — business quarters in major regional cities. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (259 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00189141 (shared with 9 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 1HS. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 147,750

6 sales · Mean £ 149,500

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

Crime rates near NN1 1HS are high at 259 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 offences512
Shoplifting324
Anti-social behaviour305
Other theft144
Public order138

school Local Schools

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The Spires Academy

Inadequate40 pupils0.7 km
P

Vernon Terrace Primary School

Good239 pupils0.9 km
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Spring Lane Primary School

Good473 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Academy

Good443 pupils1.0 km
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The CE Academy

Inadequate1.1 km
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Northampton International Academy

Inadequate1982 pupils1.1 km
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Hospital and Outreach Education

Outstanding5 pupils1.2 km
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Stimpson Avenue Academy

Requires Improvement407 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

75 nearby
  • The Range1.0 km
  • Holland and Barrett0.3 km
  • Hung Vo0.4 km
  • Simply Convenience0.2 km
  • The Basement Bakery0.2 km
  • + 70 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

163 nearby
  • Ch & Co Ltd1.0 km
  • The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe)1.0 km
  • Angel Cafe0.3 km
  • Bewiched Coffee0.4 km
  • Colombiano Coffee House0.5 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • ALDI Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Plough Hotel0.5 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • The Park Inn0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km
  • Premier Inn Swan Street0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • John Franklins @0.2 km
  • Northampton Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • O'Neills Bar0.5 km
  • Optimist0.2 km
  • Playhouse0.4 km
  • + 40 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Mr Liu Kitchen0.4 km
  • Noodle X0.3 km
  • Royal Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Tops Pizza Northampton0.5 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northampton1.1 km
  • Long Buckby14.8 km
  • Wellingborough16.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.1 km
  • Derngate Centre0.2 km
  • Royal Theatre0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km