King's Heath & Spencer

King's Heath & Spencer is a residential suburb located to the north of Northampton town centre. The area is characterised by modern housing developments, including a significant number of new-build homes, alongside established neighbourhoods. It is primarily a commuter area with good road links to the M1 motorway, facilitating travel to other parts of the county and beyond. Local amenities are centred around shopping parades and community facilities serving the immediate population.

The area is defined by its proximity to the expansive Billing Aquadrome leisure park, which lies to the east. This large site offers caravan holidays, fishing lakes, and family entertainment, influencing the local environment. Green spaces include the parkland around the River Nene, which runs along the eastern edge. The suburb's layout is functional, with a focus on providing housing and essential services for its residents.