313,451TOTAL POPULATION
131,705HOUSEHOLDS
6.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£26,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN1 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN1)

The NN1 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 1507 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the NN1 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, 22% of people in NN1 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 NN1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NN1 postcode is the main postcode for the Northampton district in the UK. It covers the entire Northampton town area and the surrounding areas, including Earls Barton, Dallington, East Hunsbury, Hardingstone and Wootton.

Northampton is the largest town in the East Midlands region. It is a vibrant university town as well as being an important transport hub since it has an international airport, a mainline railway station and an excellent motorway network linking it to towns and cities nationwide. The town's economy is very diverse, with the main industries being engineering, food, printing and publishing, and clothing.

Being so close to the M1 motorway, NN1 supports a vibrant commercial sector, catering for businesses and residents alike. The strong retail presence also helps to create a thriving town centre. Northampton also has a rich cultural heritage with the likes of the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, the amazing Delapre Abbey as well as a host of other attractions.

Northampton is also well known for its football team, the Cobblers, and for its various cultural festivals. Northampton's parks and open spaces provide a haven for people to relax and enjoy the scenery of the nearby countryside. The town also has excellent educational options, ranging from primary and secondary schooling to further and higher education.

Northampton is also vibrant from a health and wellbeing perspective, with a wide range of healthcare services available, both private and NHS. The town itself is heavily populated, yet is still well connected to its rural surroundings, with numerous parks, rivers, canals and other outdoor attractions.

NN1 covers a diverse and vibrant part of the UK with great transport links, a diverse range of businesses, and a great choice of places to visit, shop and explore. All of these contribute to making it one of the most desirable postcodes in the UK.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 84%WORKING
  • 16%UNEMPLOYED

16% of people in NN1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 27%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 66%WHITE
  • 34%NON-WHITE

66% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NN1Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire

NN1 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 CodeNN1
Postal TownNorthampton
MSOA NameNorthampton 021
LSOA NameNorthampton 021C
CountyNorthamptonshire
RegionNorthamptonshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorthampton
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

NN1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abington
Kingsley Park
Kingsthorpe Hollow
Northampton
Queen's Park
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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'.

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