Postcode NN1 4BU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Racecourse.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 61.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from NN1 4BU.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 4BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Racecourse | Large | Walking directions to The Racecourse |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £475,000.
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 | 86 | £143,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £207,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the NN1 4BU postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Apna Cash & Carry | 168/170 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4BE | Walking directions to Apna Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Alim Food Centre | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4AZ | Walking directions to Alim Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Best Pol | 111 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4AZ | Walking directions to Best Pol |
| 0.1 mi | Gustul De Casa | 137 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4BS | Walking directions to Gustul De Casa |
| 0.1 mi | Baltika Supermarket Ltd | 143-145 Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4BS | Walking directions to Baltika Supermarket Ltd |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.