Northamptonshire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide

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 Northamptonshire Postcode Areas, Districts and Map Guide (NN Area)

 Overview of the NN Postcode Area

Northamptonshire is mainly covered by the NN postcode area, also known as the Northampton postcode area.

It includes:

  • 19 postcode districts (NN1–NN18 + NN29)
  • 8 main post towns
  • Major towns like Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, Rushden

The main centre of the system is:

  • Northampton

 Full NN Postcode District Breakdown

 Northampton Districts (NN1–NN7)

These are the core urban + surrounding villages:

  • NN1 – Northampton town centre
  • NN2 – Kingsthorpe, Boughton
  • NN3 – East Northampton (Billing, Moulton areas)
  • NN4 – South Northampton (Wootton, Far Cotton, Grange Park)
  • NN5 – West Northampton (Duston, St James, Upton)
  • NN6 – Rural north villages (Brixworth, Earls Barton, Long Buckby)
  • NN7 – Rural west/south villages (Roade, Bugbrooke, Blisworth)

 Wellingborough & Rushden (NN8–NN10)

  • NN8 – Wellingborough
  • NN9 – Irthlingborough, Raunds
  • NN10 – Rushden

 Daventry Area (NN11)

  • NN11 – Daventry + surrounding villages

 Towcester Area (NN12)

  • NN12 – Towcester + Silverstone area

 Brackley Area (NN13)

  • NN13 – Brackley + nearby villages

 Kettering Area (NN14–NN16)

  • NN14 – Rural north/east (Thrapston, Rothwell nearby)
  • NN15 – South Kettering, Burton Latimer
  • NN16 – Kettering town centre

 Corby Area (NN17–NN18)

  • NN17 – Corby (west/south Corby)
  • NN18 – East Corby

 Outlying Area (NN29)

  • NN29 – Villages like Wollaston, Irchester (east Northamptonshire edge)

 Simple “Map Style” Layout

Think of Northamptonshire NN codes like this:

         NORTH
   NN6 (villages)
        NN7
NN13   NN1-5   NN8-9
(Brackley) (Northampton) (Wellingborough)

WEST                 EAST
NN11                 NN17-18
(Daventry)           (Corby)

        SOUTH
      NN10 NN12
     (Rushden Towcester)

 Key Post Town Clusters

  • Northampton → NN1–NN7
  • Kettering → NN14–NN16
  • Corby → NN17–NN18
  • Wellingborough → NN8–NN9
  • Rushden → NN10
  • Daventry → NN11
  • Towcester → NN12
  • Brackley → NN13

 Quick Understanding Tips

  • NN1–NN7 = Northampton city + suburbs + countryside
  • NN8–NN10 = east Northamptonshire towns
  • NN11–NN13 = south & southwest (rural + small towns)
  • NN14–NN18 = north/east towns (Kettering & Corby areas)

Here is a Northamptonshire Postcode Areas (NN) Guide with case studies and community-style comments based on real usage patterns, property discussions, and local insights (no external links included).

 Northamptonshire Postcode Areas, Districts & Map Guide (NN Area)

 With Case Studies + Community Comments

The NN postcode area covers most of Northamptonshire and surrounding parts of the East Midlands. It includes Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley, and Rushden.

There are 19 postcode districts (NN1–NN18 + NN29), ranging from dense town centres to rural villages.

 Quick Structure of the NN Map

  • NN1–NN7 → Northampton city + suburbs
  • NN8–NN10 → Wellingborough & Rushden
  • NN11–NN13 → Daventry, Towcester, Brackley (rural/small towns)
  • NN14–NN16 → Kettering region
  • NN17–NN18 → Corby region
  • NN29 → East rural fringe villages

 CASE STUDY 1: Northampton Town Core (NN1–NN5)

 Example: NN1 (Town Centre)

 Real-world pattern

  • Dense urban living
  • Shops, offices, transport hub
  • High movement of people daily

 Community-style comments

  • “Very convenient for trains, shops, and hospital access.”
  • “Busy nightlife and events, but can feel noisy on weekends.”
  • “Good for young professionals who want everything close.”

 Insight

NN1 is the most urban postcode in the entire county, with the highest density and commercial activity.

 Example: NN3–NN4 (Residential suburbs)

 Real-world pattern

  • Family housing estates
  • School catchments
  • Mixed income areas

 Comments

  • “Quiet compared to the town centre.”
  • “Good balance between city access and suburban calm.”
  • “Traffic can build up during school runs.”

 Insight

These districts act as the main commuter belt for Northampton workers.

 CASE STUDY 2: Corby Area (NN17–NN18)

 Example: NN18 (East Corby)

 Real-world pattern

  • Large residential estates
  • Industrial zones nearby
  • Diverse and growing population

 Community comments

  • “Strong sense of community and lots of new housing.”
  • “Good amenities, parks, and schools nearby.”
  • “Some areas feel more dense and urban than expected.”

 Insight

NN18 is a fast-growing regeneration zone, with population density increasing due to new housing developments and industrial jobs.

 CASE STUDY 3: Wellingborough & Rushden (NN8–NN10)

 Example: NN10 (Rushden)

 Real-world pattern

  • Mix of town centre + suburban streets
  • Retail parks and older housing

 Comments

  • “Affordable compared to Northampton.”
  • “Nice balance of town and countryside nearby.”
  • “Good for commuters working in nearby towns.”

 Insight

NN10 is often seen as a value-for-money commuter postcode, especially for families.

 CASE STUDY 4: Daventry & Surrounding Villages (NN11)

 Real-world pattern

  • Semi-rural market town
  • New-build estates + older centre
  • Strong commuter links

 Comments

  • “Quiet, safe-feeling town atmosphere.”
  • “Not much nightlife, but very family-friendly.”
  • “People often move here for space and schools.”

 Insight

NN11 is a lifestyle postcode, prioritising space and calm over city energy.

 CASE STUDY 5: Towcester & Silverstone Area (NN12)

 Real-world pattern

  • Rural villages
  • Tourism (Silverstone nearby)
  • High-value housing pockets

 Comments

  • “Beautiful countryside surroundings.”
  • “Car dependency is essential here.”
  • “Peaceful but limited local services.”

 Insight

NN12 is strongly influenced by motorsport tourism and rural living demand.

 CASE STUDY 6: Brackley Area (NN13)

 Real-world pattern

  • Small historic town
  • Strong Oxfordshire/Milton Keynes commuter influence
  • Village-style living

 Comments

  • “Feels like a traditional English market town.”
  • “Expensive compared to nearby rural areas.”
  • “Very quiet evenings.”

 Insight

NN13 acts as a commuter bridge between Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire economies.

 CASE STUDY 7: Kettering Area (NN14–NN16)

Example: NN16 (Kettering town centre)

 Real-world pattern

  • Retail-heavy town centre
  • Mixed housing stock
  • Strong transport connections

 Comments

  • “Good shopping and rail links.”
  • “Some streets are very busy, others very quiet.”
  • “More affordable than Northampton.”

 Insight

Kettering postcodes show a classic split between regeneration zones and established residential streets.

 OVERALL PATTERN INSIGHTS (NN AREA)

 Urban Core (NN1–NN5)

  • Busy, dense, commercial
  • Strong transport + job access

 Mid-Tier Towns (NN8–NN10, NN14–NN16)

  • Balanced lifestyle
  • Affordable housing + commuter appeal

 Rural & Lifestyle Zones (NN11–NN13, NN29)

  • Space, calm, village living
  • Car-dependent

 Regeneration Zones (parts of NN17–NN18)

  • New housing developments
  • Changing demographics and infrastructure

 SIMPLE “MAP THINKING” MODEL

         NORTH
   Corby (NN17–NN18)
        Kettering (NN14–NN16)

WEST                      EAST
Daventry (NN11)        Wellingborough/Rushden (NN8–NN10)

         SOUTH
   Towcester (NN12) + Brackley (NN13)

CENTER = Northampton (NN1–NN7)
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