Postcode NN1 1HB is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Cliftonville & Rushmere area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year. The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Becket's Park.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from NN1 1HB.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 1HB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Becket's Park | Large | Walking directions to Becket's Park |
| 0.5 mi | Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) | Small | Walking directions to Marefair Heritage Park (under construction) |
| 0.4 mi | Memorial Square | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Square |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £405,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £403,500 |
| Flats | 71 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £223,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £208,500 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the NN1 1HB postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 1HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 26 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, NN1 1HB | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily Northampton | 26 Victoria Promenade, Northampton, NN1 1HB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily Northampton |
| 0.1 mi | Simply Convenience | 41 Saint John's Street, Northampton, NN1 1EQ | Walking directions to Simply Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 14 St Peters Square, Northampton, NN1 1PS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | ST News | 8 Bridge Street, Northampton, NN1 1NW | Walking directions to ST News |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN1 1HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Enam Haque
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Fartun Ismail
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Muna Cali
Castle - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.