Postcode NN1 5RT 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 174.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £44,823 per year. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tanfield Lane West Open Space.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Cliftonville & Rushmere has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 104 ft away from NN1 5RT.
Cliftonville & Rushmere near NN1 5RT 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tanfield Lane West Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane West Open Space |
| 0.4 mi | Tanfield Lane East Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Tanfield Lane East Open Space |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £475,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £403,500 | £333 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £226,000 | £241 |
| Terraced | 70 | £208,500 | £222 |
| Flats | 64 | £148,750 | £220 |
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 | £140,000 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | — | £151,000 | — | £200,000 |
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 | £241 | £226 |
| 2026 | — | £221 | — | £203 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN1 5RT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | 165, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RS | Terraced | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 191, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RS | Detached | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 191, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RS | Detached | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 16, Old School House, 201, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RX | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 17, Old School House, 201, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RX | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the NN1 5RT postcode area, located within Cliftonville & Rushmere, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NN1 5RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 70 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | King Edward General Store | 68 King Edward Road, Northampton, NN1 5LU | Walking directions to King Edward General Store |
| 0.2 mi | Wycliffe Road Convenient Store | 91 Wycliffe Road, Northampton, NN1 5JQ | Walking directions to Wycliffe Road Convenient Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Europe Supermarket | 340-344 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4ES | Walking directions to Europe Supermarket |
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 5RT, 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
Mike Reader
Northampton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN1 5RT records about 174 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NN1 5RT in Cliftonville & Rushmere is £180,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NN1 5RT, including Northampton School, Northampton School for Boys (Outstanding) and Barry Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NN1 5RT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton South covering NN1 5RT is Mike Reader (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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.