northampton NN13 Postcodes

Northampton (NN13)

The NN13 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 830 individual postcodes.

There are 40 electoral wards in the NN13 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the South Northamptonshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in NN13 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NN13 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The NN13 postcode is located in the Northampton district of Northamptonshire, England. It covers a wide area which includes Badby, Farthingstone, Flore, Grafton Regis, Sulgrave, Woodford, and Weedon Bec. The postcode is known for its rural villages, rolling countryside, and canalside walks.

Set in the rolling hills and valleys of the Vale of the White Horse, the postcode enjoys superb views of neighbouring villages and open countryside. Badby, located in the north of the postcode, is a small picturesque village with pretty English cottages, a local pub, and a charming country church.

In the east, Farthingstone is a thriving village home to the Farthingstone Golf and Country Club which boasts an 18 hole golf course, driving range, footgolf and an outdoor range for shooting. The village also has a quaint tearoom and shop, public house, and a cycling and walking trial which links to nearby Daventry Country Park.

Further south, the postcode contains the quintessential English village of Flore which was listed as one of the best places to live in 2017 and is a popular destination for tourists and history lovers. The village has a 12th century church which contains some interesting historic monuments.

Grafton Regis is a small village in the south of NN13 and is home to the Grafton Royal Orchid Park, a wildlife park which features exotic animals from around the world. Also located in the area is the Sulgrave Manor, an Elizabethan manor house associated with the ancestors of former US President George Washington.

The postcode also has many walks and cycle routes, including the iconic Grand Union Canal, which meanders through Stoke Bruerne and towards Milton Keynes. The Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trail is another popular walking and cycling route which follows the route of the old N&SJR Railway and provides stunning views of the county.

Other attractions in the postcode include Weedon Bec which is home to one of the longest canal tunnels in Britain, and Woodford, a small rural village known for its apple orchards and traditional country pubs.

The NN13 postcode provides a variety of leisure activities for locals and visitors alike including golf, cycling, walking, and history. Its picturesque villages and pretty countryside are also popular with photographers and nature lovers.

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