46,746TOTAL POPULATION
18,485HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£37,960AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN4 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN4)

The NN4 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 1694 individual postcodes.

There are 16 electoral wards in the NN4 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Northampton Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in NN4 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NN4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


NN4 postcode covers the larger part of the town of Northampton, located in the South East Midlands in England. It is mainly residential, although there are also some industrial, business, and retail areas. It is the most densely populated area of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands.

The town is served by Northampton railway station which has services to London and Birmingham, as well as local connections to towns across the East Midlands. The M1 motorway is easily accessible from the postcode area, and there are numerous bus links.

Historically, Northampton was known as a boot and shoe manufacturing centre and is still home to smaller footwear factories which produce bespoke products. It is also a modern hub for business, with large employers such as National Grid, the University of Northampton, and Travis Perkins. The postcode is also home to many high-street stores, independent retailers, banks, and bars.

The area is popular with families, particularly those looking to buy a home, due to its good schools, parks, and green spaces. There are various attractions, such as both indoor and outdoor shopping, leisure and entertainment complexes, and Northampton Castle, as well as a lively nightlife scene.

NN4 postcode has a diverse range of housing, from a mixture of terraced and detached homes, to new developments and housing estates. Northampton is both a thriving market town and a pleasant place to live and work. It is well-connected to the rest of the country and offers easy access to other towns, such as Milton Keynes, Rugby, and Coventry through its strong road and rail connections.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in NN4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 81%WHITE
  • 19%NON-WHITE

81% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NN4Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire

NN4 is located in the county of Northamptonshire, in England.

Northamptonshire has a total population of 733,100, making it the 33rd largest county in the UK.

Northamptonshire has a total area of 913 square miles, and a population density of 310 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Northamptonshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNN4
Postal TownNorthampton
MSOA NameNorthampton 028
LSOA NameNorthampton 028D
CountyNorthamptonshire
RegionNorthamptonshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorthampton
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

NN4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Briar Hill
Collingtree
Cotton End
Duston
Far Cotton
Gayton
Great Houghton
Hackleton
Hardingstone
Little Houghton
Milton Malsor
Preston Deanery
Rothersthorpe
Shelfleys
St James's End
Upton
Wootton
Browse Postcodes in NN4

Dig even deeper into the NN4 postcode by clicking on a postcode below:

Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (NN) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofNN4

MM, northampton

Saturday, November 3, 2018

It is a good area. My family like it. There are schools, park, shop, post office. All needs a family.


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The woman woke to find Lewis Bland trying to suffocate her at their shared flat.

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Cobblers' chairman Kelvin Thomas says new CGI images will be revealed "in the very near future".

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Northamptonshire's batters enjoy the better of the 38.1 overs that are possible on day one against Sussex.

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Reading eased their League One relegation fears with a hard-earned home victory over mid-table Northampton.

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SEND services inspection 'too early' council says

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) looked at the provision last month.

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The Zutons: 'Northampton crowds are amazing'

Abi and Sean from The Zutons talk about playing Northampton and working with Nile Rodgers

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Clinical Saints see off Sarries to extend lead

James Ramm scores twice as Northampton see off Saracens at Franklin's Gardens to extend their Premiership lead.

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