Postcode NN1 5BU 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 263.2 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 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Becket's Park.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 263.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from NN1 5BU.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 5BU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Becket's Park | Large | Walking directions to Becket's Park |
Based on 174 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 | 85 | £207,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the NN1 5BU postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Euro Plus | Vernon Street, West Northamptonshire, NN1 4DT | Walking directions to Euro Plus |
| 0.5 mi | Malata Market | 122 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DR | Walking directions to Malata Market |
| 0.5 mi | Welly Road Mini Market | 100 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DP | Walking directions to Welly Road Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Afro Express Mart | 84 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DP | Walking directions to Afro Express Mart |
| 0.5 mi | O3 Food Stores | 88b Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4DP | Walking directions to O3 Food Stores |
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.