Postcode report
Is NN1 1AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NN1 1AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN1 1AF is a postcode in Castle, West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NN1 1AF, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN1 1AF are local prosperity and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NN1 1AF is based on West Northamptonshire 034 Census 2021. It covers 9,285 residents, 3,515 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 45% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near NN1 1AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NN1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £206k from 20 rolling sales, down 9.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NN1 1AF can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN1 1AF by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NN1 1AF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NN1 1AF
Is NN1 1AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NN1 1AF?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NN1 1AF?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NN1 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for NN1 1AF?
LocaleIQ matched NN1 1AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN1 1AF?
The latest median sold price is £206k based on 20 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NN1 1AF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.