NN1 1JF is an up-and-coming urban area on St Giles Street, 1.2km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NN1 1JF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire.
Safety: Crime rates are high (280 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1JF are sourced from Output Area E00189091 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST GILES STREET, NN1 1JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST GILES STREET, NN1 1JF.
183
34
£ 42,000 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1JF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NN1 1JF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 5% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £280k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN1 1JF. The average age is 33.8. 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
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1JF are high at 280 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
The Spires Academy
Vernon Terrace Primary School
Castle Academy
The CE Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Northampton International Academy
Stimpson Avenue Academy
Barry Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
177 nearby- Ch & Co Ltd1.0 km
- Angel Cafe0.4 km
- Bewiched Coffee0.2 km
- Colombiano Coffee House0.4 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.5 km
- + 172 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- Hung Vo0.4 km
- Preemaxi1.0 km
- Simply Convenience0.3 km
- The Basement Bakery0.2 km
- + 83 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- The Park Inn0.6 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- John Franklins @0.2 km
- Northampton Working Mens Club0.5 km
- O'Neills Bar0.4 km
- Optimist0.1 km
- Playhouse0.5 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.5 km
- Noodle X0.2 km
- Ping Chinese0.8 km
- Royal Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- ALDI Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Bestpol Supermarket0.8 km
- Family Shopper0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.0 km
- Long Buckby14.7 km
- Wellingborough16.4 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Derngate Centre0.2 km
- Royal Theatre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11JF · Data under Open Government Licence