NN2 1JE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Bellinge in Northampton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Billing and Rectory Farm ward and the Northampton South constituency.
Day-to-day life in NN2 1JE has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NN2 1JE are sourced from Output Area E00138060 (shared with 514 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NN2 1JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NN2 1JE.
561
48
£ 39,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NN2 1JE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NN2 1JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NN2 1JE. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NN2 1JE is moderate at 71 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
Ecton Brook Primary School
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Standens Barn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Billing Garden Store0.4 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Smiths Farm Foods0.4 km
- Billing Service Station Ltd0.2 km
- Little Billing Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Willow Tree Bar0.2 km
- The Deers Leap0.5 km
- The Quays0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Imchai0.4 km
- Jethel's Kitchen0.9 km
- Shark Island0.2 km
- Subway0.4 km
- The Shed Cafe Ltd0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Group Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Billing Fish Bar0.2 km
- Eastern Balti0.5 km
- Treasure Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northampton6.6 km
- Wellingborough11.2 km
- Kettering17.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gibbsacre Court0.3 km
- Toilet Block0.3 km
- Foskitt Court0.4 km
- Foskitt Court0.5 km
- Bellinge Primary School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NN21JE · Data under Open Government Licence