Postcode NN1 5QJ 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 529.8 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 529.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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 12 ft away from NN1 5QJ.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 5QJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northampton | N/A | Walking directions to Northampton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Becket's Park | Large | Walking directions to Becket's Park |
| 0.5 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 5QJ postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 5QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Magazinul Prahova | 14 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AA | Walking directions to Magazinul Prahova |
| 0.1 mi | Ebony & Ivory | 20-22 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AA | Walking directions to Ebony & Ivory |
| 0.1 mi | Europe Supermarket | 102a Abington Street, Northampton, NN1 2BP | Walking directions to Europe Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Choice | 36 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AA | Walking directions to Afro Choice |
| 0.1 mi | Davral-Top Food Store | 46 Abington Square, Northampton, NN1 4AA | Walking directions to Davral-Top Food Store |
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 5QJ, 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.