Postcode report
NN1 1AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in West Northamptonshire
About NN1 1AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
NN1 1AL 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 1AL, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NN1 1AL are housing and jobs, while health 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 1AL is based on West Northamptonshire 032 Census 2021. It covers 9,656 residents, 4,500 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 19% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 36% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NN1 1AL, 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 1AL 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NN1 1AL 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 1AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 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 1AL
Is NN1 1AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% 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 1AL?
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 1AL?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NN1 1AL?
LocaleIQ matched NN1 1AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NN1 1AL?
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 1AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.