33,495TOTAL POPULATION
13,698HOUSEHOLDS
2.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN6 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN6)

The NN6 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 1459 individual postcodes.

There are 107 electoral wards in the NN6 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Daventry Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 32% of people in NN6 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 NN6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The NN6 postcode covers the rural areas of Northampton, and is situated in the East Midlands region of England. It is perhaps best known for its sleepy villages and rolling vistas, nestled in the valley of the River Nene. It has a population of around 15,000 people and is almost entirely administered by Daventry District Council.

Northamptonshire County Council is in charge of local services such as highways, social care, emergency services, waste management and education.

The area is mainly agricultural and contains several scenic towns and villages. Barton-Seagrave, Brixworth, Creaton, Grange Park, Hartwell, Pitsford, Spratton and Weedon are all situated in the NN6 postcode district. Residents and visitors enjoy the rural charm of Northampton and its rolling hills, with plenty of public country walks on offer.

There are four primary schools and two secondary schools within the area, with a sixth form college nearby. Education is highly regarded in Northamptonshire, and the area is home to some of the best educational institutions in the country.

The NN6 postcode also has excellent transport links with neighbouring towns and cities. The M1 motorway is only a few minutes away, offering easy access to the nearby towns of Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Oxford. Rail services are also provided from Northampton and wellington, with regular trains running into London Euston.

Furthermore, the area provides access to a wide range of leisure activities, from country pubs and country stores, to golf courses, football pitches and tennis clubs. With its beautiful countryside, the NN6 postcode is a popular destination for outdoor pursuits such as fishing, walking and cycling.

TheNN6 postcode district in Northamptonshire is a rural and largely agricultural area with a unique landscape. Residents can enjoy a peaceful, traditional English experience of life in this beautiful area, with excellent transport links and plenty of leisure activities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in NN6 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NN6Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire

NN6 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 CodeNN6
Postal TownNorthampton
MSOA NameDaventry 005
LSOA NameDaventry 005B
CountyNorthamptonshire
RegionNorthamptonshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityDaventry
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

NN6 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arthingworth
Ashby St Ledgers
Avon
Avon
Boothville
Boughton
Braybrooke
Brixworth
Brockhall
Broughton
Chapel Brampton
Church Brampton
Clay Coton
Clipston
Cold Ashby
Coton
Cottesbrooke
Creaton
Crick
Daventry
Desborough
Draughton
Earls Barton
East Haddon
Ecton
Ecton Brook
Elkington
Great Billing
Great Brington
Great Cransley
Great Harrowden
Great Oxendon
Guilsborough
Hanging Houghton
Hannington
Hardwick
Harlestone
Harrington
Haselbech
Holcot
Holdenby
Hollowell
Ise
Kelmarsh
Kettering
Kilsby
King's Heath
Kingsley Park
Kingsthorpe
Kingsthorpe Hollow
Lamport
Lilbourne
Little Billing
Little Brington
Little Cransley
Little Creaton
Little Harrowden
Loddington
Long Buckby
Long Buckby Wharf
Maidwell
Mears Ashby
Moulton
Moulton Park
Muscott
Naseby
New Barton
New Duston
Nobottle
North Kilworth
Norton
Old
Orlingbury
Orton
Overstone
Pitsford
Pitsford Reservoir
Pytchley
Queen's Park
Ravensthorpe
Rothwell
Round Spinney
Rushton
Scaldwell
Sibbertoft
South Kilworth
Spinney Hill
Spratton
Stanford-on-Avon
Swinford
Sywell
Teeton
Thornby
Thorpe Malsor
Thorpe Underwood
Walcote
Walgrave
Watford
Welford
Welton
West Haddon
Weston Favell
Whilton
Whilton Locks
White Hills
Wilby
Winwick
Yelvertoft
Browse Postcodes in NN6

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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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