Postcode NN1 3AS is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 529.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year. The median sale price in Castle is £180,000 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,375 and £215,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Becket's Park.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,350 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 529.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from NN1 3AS.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 3AS has no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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) |
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Square | Small | Walking directions to Memorial Square |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £405,000 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £233,805 | £232 |
| Terraced | 74 | £200,500 | £214 |
| Flats | 61 | £145,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £120,000 | £206,000 | £159,000 |
| 2017 | £314,250 | £130,000 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £320,000 | £118,000 | £160,000 | £174,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £140,000 | £182,000 | £168,500 |
| 2020 | £335,000 | £137,250 | £255,000 | £173,500 |
| 2021 | £332,000 | £132,000 | £225,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £307,625 | £150,000 | £205,000 | £219,750 |
| 2023 | £291,550 | £140,000 | £225,000 | £197,500 |
| 2024 | — | £150,000 | £248,000 | £203,000 |
| 2025 | £405,000 | £140,250 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | — | £145,500 | £305,000 | £193,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £191 | £165 | £168 |
| 2017 | £253 | £198 | £200 | £185 |
| 2018 | £266 | £195 | £269 | £191 |
| 2019 | £270 | £241 | £198 | £191 |
| 2020 | £293 | £225 | £224 | £195 |
| 2021 | £265 | £205 | £183 | £206 |
| 2022 | £269 | £220 | £184 | £226 |
| 2023 | £302 | £227 | £203 | £224 |
| 2024 | — | £256 | £271 | £216 |
| 2025 | £324 | £220 | £223 | £226 |
| 2026 | — | £201 | £286 | £203 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 3AS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2025 | Flat 1017, Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3ND | Flats | Leasehold | £72,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 409, Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA | Flats | Leasehold | £74,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 409, Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA | Flats | Leasehold | £74,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 1, Notre Dame Mews, Northampton, NN1 2BG | Other | Freehold | £217,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | The Old Bakehouse, The Ridings, Northampton, NN1 2AQ | Other | Freehold | £305,000 |
In the NN1 3AS postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Castle Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Spring Lane Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.5 mi | All-through | Northampton International Academy | Free schools | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN1 3AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Fresh Market Fruits & Veg | 49 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AW | Walking directions to Fresh Market Fruits & Veg |
| 0 mi | Afro Caribbean Superstore | Abington Street, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2AW | Walking directions to Afro Caribbean Superstore |
| 0 mi | Daily Fresh Super Market | 59 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AW | Walking directions to Daily Fresh Super Market |
| 0.1 mi | T Square Kitchen | Abington Street, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2BH | Walking directions to T Square Kitchen |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Abington Street | 96 Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2AP | Walking directions to Premier Abington Street |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN1 3AS, 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
The area around NN1 3AS records about 530 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around NN1 3AS in Castle is £180,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NN1 3AS, including Castle Academy (Good), Spring Lane Primary School (Good) and Northampton International Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NN1 3AS is Northampton, about 968 m away.
NN1 3AS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,350 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN1 3AS is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Enam Haque (Labour Party), Fartun Ismail (Labour Party) and Muna Cali (Labour Party).