38,058TOTAL POPULATION
16,424HOUSEHOLDS
5.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£43,680AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NN5 POSTCODE REGION

Northampton (NN5)

The NN5 postcode area is located in the Northampton postcode town region, within the county of Northamptonshire, and contains a total of 1071 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the NN5 postcode area, including Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough which come under the local authority of the Northampton Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in NN5 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 NN5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NN5 postcode is a postcode for the Northampton District, located in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. It covers the Northampton town centre, St James ward and part of St Mary's ward, as well as some of the surrounding villages such as Kislingbury, Blisworth, Hartwell, Roade, and Collingtree.

NN5 is home to numerous popular attractions, providing entertainment and leisure activities for locals and visitors alike. These places include the historic Lyveden New Bield, Northampton Racecourse, the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, and Delapré Abbey. Northampton's Abington Park is also located in the NN5 postcode and serves as a wonderful escape for visitors, offering over 100 acres of green open spaces and a range of recreational facilities such as a play area, sports pitches, tennis courts, and even a real-life waterfall.

It's also an area serving a diverse ethnic population, with members from many different nationalities. Northampton itself is home to a range of festivals and events throughout the year, many of which take place in the NN5 postcode. Examples include a weekly farmers' market, a variety of music events, performances at The Royal and Derngate theatres, and the annual Northampton Comedy Festival.

In addition to the many leisure activities available in NN5, the local area is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants and other amenities. Northampton Market Square is a particularly popular shopping destination featuring local produce from independent retailers and food stalls. St Giles Street, Kingsthorpe Shopping Centre, and The Grosvenor Centre are also located in the NN5 postcode, as are various well-known high street shops, busy eateries, and public services.

For locals, the NN5 postcode also provides good transport links, with Northampton Train Station to the South and Buses running through the area to and from the city centre.

The Northampton District is a vibrant area with lots to offer to residents. Comprised of many diverse neighbourhoods, NN5 is well connected and offers a wide range of goods, services and activities, as well as easy access to the town centre and the rest of Northamptonshire.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in NN5 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 77%WHITE
  • 23%NON-WHITE

77% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NN5Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire

NN5 is located in the county of Northamptonshire, in England.

Northamptonshire has a total population of 733,100, making it the 33rd largest county in the UK.

Northamptonshire has a total area of 913 square miles, and a population density of 310 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Northamptonshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNN5
Postal TownNorthampton
MSOA NameNorthampton 029
LSOA NameNorthampton 029E
CountyNorthamptonshire
RegionNorthamptonshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorthampton
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

NN5 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NN5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Church Brampton
Dallington
Duston
Harlestone
King's Heath
New Duston
St James's End
Upton
White Hills
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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