northampton NN18 Postcodes

Northampton (NN18)

The NN18 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 738 individual postcodes.

There are 3 electoral wards in the NN18 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Corby Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in NN18 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 NN18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The NN18 postcode is located in Northamptonshire, in the east Midlands of the United Kingdom. It covers the town of Corby and includes the surrounding villages of Weldon, Stanion, Great Oakley, Deene and Corby Glen.

The NN18 postcode is held within the local government area of Corby Borough Council which is responsible for the provision of services such as education, social care and leisure services. The Borough Council is divided into four wards: Corby East, Corby West, Gretton and Stanion & Weldon. It is one of the fastest growing towns in the country and is known as a ‘new town' following its expansion in the 1950s.

The postcode is home to a number of notable landmarks such as Corby Castle, which was built in the 13th Century, and the Deene Park estate, built between 1620 and 1690. The town also holds a variety of shops and services such as supermarkets, banks and medical centres.

The area is well connected with public transportation links. Corby train station offers regular rail connections to London, Coventry, Birmingham and beyond, while East Midlands Airport provides access to many domestic and international destinations. There are also many bus networks, including the Corby Community Bus which serves Corby, Gretton, Stanion and Weldon.

Sports and leisure amenities are also plentiful in the NN18 postcode, with two leisure centres, two football pitches, a gym and a number of outdoor sports areas, such as the Highland Lighthouse course. Parks and open spaces such as the Woodsgate Nature Reserve offer plenty of opportunities for relaxation and recreation.

The area also has a thriving arts culture, with Corby Cube serving as a venue hosting many live music events, standup comedy, film screenings and theatre performances throughout the year. An array of restaurants and pubs offers plenty of dining options for locals and visitors alike.

Northampton is a vibrant and bustling town and the NN18 postcode is an ideal place to explore and experience its culture. With plentiful transport links, shopping and leisure facilities, it is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a little while.

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