Postcode NN2 6LA is located in an urban city, within the Kingsthorpe South area of West Northamptonshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the St David's area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in St David's is £44,299 per year. The median sale price in Kingsthorpe South is £239,000 (around £258 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £265,000. The nearest station is Northampton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kingsthorpe Park.
St David's has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,069 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
St David's has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St David's is £44,299 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from NN2 6LA.
St David's near NN2 6LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northampton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kingsthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingsthorpe Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Kingsthorpe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £340,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £255,000 | £295 |
| Terraced | 66 | £220,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 6 | £122,500 | £236 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £271,000 | £91,000 | £189,000 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £104,500 | £175,000 | £170,000 |
| 2018 | £292,000 | £119,250 | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £295,950 | £162,500 | £202,500 | £190,000 |
| 2020 | £300,950 | £82,500 | £252,950 | £184,000 |
| 2021 | £307,950 | £108,000 | £248,500 | £220,950 |
| 2022 | £352,475 | £144,000 | £275,950 | £225,000 |
| 2023 | £356,475 | £112,500 | £264,950 | £229,000 |
| 2024 | £346,950 | £115,000 | £265,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £375,000 | £122,000 | £247,000 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £157,000 | £260,000 | £227,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £232 | £171 | £220 | £188 |
| 2017 | £245 | £205 | £219 | £199 |
| 2018 | £249 | £225 | £235 | £203 |
| 2019 | £302 | £245 | £253 | £210 |
| 2020 | £300 | £154 | £284 | £212 |
| 2021 | £305 | £166 | £297 | £257 |
| 2022 | £335 | £250 | £313 | £254 |
| 2023 | £342 | £233 | £335 | £256 |
| 2024 | £343 | £217 | £310 | £259 |
| 2025 | £316 | £236 | £310 | £251 |
| 2026 | £332 | £223 | £299 | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NN2 6LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 32, Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £252,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 18, Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 20, Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 2, Clarence Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 2, Clarence Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the NN2 6LA postcode area, located within St David's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Malcolm Arnold Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 May 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2014. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NN2 6LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Today's Local | 37-39 Balmoral Road, Northampton, NN2 6LA | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Thornton Road, Northampton, NN2 6LS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Kensington Close, Northampton, NN2 6NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Hollow | 6 Monarch Terrace, Northampton, NN2 6EJ | Walking directions to The Hollow |
| 0.2 mi | Jimmy's Store | 42 Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, NN2 6EZ | Walking directions to Jimmy's Store |
Annual council tax rates for West Northamptonshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NN2 6LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Janet Phillips
Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Dave Gaskell
Kingsthorpe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Lucy Rigby
Northampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NN2 6LA records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NN2 6LA in Kingsthorpe South is £239,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NN2 6LA, including Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (Good), Malcolm Arnold Academy (Good) and Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NN2 6LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Northampton North covering NN2 6LA is Lucy Rigby (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Janet Phillips (Reform UK) and Dave Gaskell (Reform UK).