NN1 1JT is an up-and-coming urban area on Castilian Street, 1.1km from Cotton End in Northampton. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Northampton South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Northamptonshire. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (307 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NN1 1JT are sourced from Output Area E00188957 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTILIAN STREET, NN1 1JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTILIAN STREET, NN1 1JT.
251
32
£ 42,000 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN1 1JT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. NN1 1JT combines 73% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1JT. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 147,000
5 sales · Mean £ 151,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near NN1 1JT are high at 307 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
Castle Academy
Spring Lane Primary School
Vernon Terrace Primary School
The CE Academy
Northampton International Academy
Hospital and Outreach Education
Stimpson Avenue Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- The Range1.0 km
- W H Smith1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett0.2 km
- Hung Vo0.3 km
- Simply Convenience0.2 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
174 nearby- Ch & Co Ltd0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee1.0 km
- The Magic Bean Emporium1.0 km
- The Range Home & Leisure (Cafe)1.0 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Plough Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Hotel0.7 km
- The Park Inn0.5 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- Premier Inn Swan Street0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- John Franklins @0.1 km
- Northampton Working Mens Club0.5 km
- O'Neills Bar0.4 km
- Optimist0.1 km
- Playhouse0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
15 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- ALDI Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Bestpol Supermarket0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Mr Liu Kitchen0.4 km
- Noodle X0.2 km
- Ping Chinese0.9 km
- Royal Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 46 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton1.0 km
- Long Buckby14.7 km
- Wellingborough16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Derngate Centre0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Royal Theatre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NN11JT · Data under Open Government Licence