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About

Kingsthorpe is a residential suburb located north of Northampton's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Local shopping needs are served by several parades of independent shops and convenience stores along the main roads.

The area is home to Kingsthorpe Grove, a significant area of woodland and open space with established walking paths. This provides a notable green corridor within the suburban setting, contrasting with the surrounding built environment.

Area overview

On average Kingsthorpe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kingsthorpe is £51,582 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingsthorpe: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kingsthorpe is home to around 6,604 people, with a population density of about 2,997.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingsthorpe Population
6,604
Population density
2,997.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.71(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.53(+19%)
Public order
9.09(+30%)
Shoplifting
6.97(-22%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(+41%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,242
79.38%
Other White
459
6.95%
African
182
2.76%
Irish
102
1.54%
Caribbean
88
1.33%
Total population: 6,604

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,602
28.88%
No qualifications
1,070
19.29%
Level 3 (A level)
880
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
772
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
634
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,548

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,119
37.7%
Owns with a mortgage
938
31.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
16%
Other social rented
258
8.69%
Shared ownership
64
2.16%
Total households: 2,968

Property prices in Kingsthorpe

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Kingsthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,000 up to £645,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kingsthorpe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kingsthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£380,000
Flats8£152,000
Semi-Detached31£267,000
Terraced35£220,000

10 years median price trend in Kingsthorpe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kingsthorpe.

All postcodes in Kingsthorpe

NN26NN

Washington Street

NN28HG

Foxgrove Avenue

NN28QB

Delta Way

NN28UH

Kentstone Close

NN28UN

Glaisdale Close

NN26NY

Clarence Avenue

NN26PS

Lincoln Street

NN26QR

Bishops Drive

NN26PU

High Street

NN26QY

Hopes Place

NN28AH

Welford Road

NN28HW

North Western Avenue

NN26LZ

Bembridge Drive

NN26PZ

Mill Lane

NN26QX

Well Yard

NN28AQ

Welford Road

NN26LL

Balfour Close

NN28PW

Welford Road

NN26QP

Bishops Drive

NN26RP

Tollgate Close

NN28QA

Leyland Drive

NN28QF

Coleraine Close

NN28TU

Redland Drive

NN28UR

Fylingdale

NN26QA

Mill Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.